# UT Austin math core classes without calculus

UT’s math core includes general math, logic and statistics alongside calculus. These Spring 2027 choices can fill the math core when your degree plan leaves the course open.

## Choose the kind of math you want

Check your degree audit first. A degree plan can require a particular calculus course even if the university core offers alternatives.

- [M 302 · Introduction to Mathematics](https://utaustin.guide/courses/m/302) A broad math option. UT lists a Texas Success Initiative exemption or qualifying math assessment score.
- [EDP 308 · Statistical Reasoning and Literacy](https://utaustin.guide/courses/edp/308) Start here if you want to interpret statistics in everyday settings and published arguments.
- [SDS 302F · Foundations of Data Analysis](https://utaustin.guide/courses/sds/302f) A data analysis option. Read the section’s software and assignment details before choosing it.
- [AFR 302D · Analyzing Social Data](https://utaustin.guide/courses/afr/302d) Apply math to social questions. Check the spring schedule for the published web-based section and its meeting time.
- [PHL 313 · Introductory Symbolic Logic](https://utaustin.guide/courses/phl/313) Choose this if you’d rather work with formal logic and arguments than a statistics dataset.
- [PSY 317L · Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences](https://utaustin.guide/courses/psy/317l) An introductory statistics course built around behavioral science.
- [SOC 317L · Introduction to Social Statistics](https://utaustin.guide/courses/soc/317l) A social statistics course. Check whether your degree plan prefers statistics from a particular department.
- [SDS 320E · Elements of Statistics](https://utaustin.guide/courses/sds/320e) A statistics option. Confirm it satisfies the slot you need if it’s also a prerequisite for a later class.

## Make sure it also fits your major

Read the major’s requirements and any prerequisites for courses you plan to take next. If a statistics course fills the core but won’t unlock your next class, choose the course that does both.

**Sources**

- [UT Austin math core choices](https://catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/academic-policies-and-procedures/core-curriculum/)
- [UT Austin Spring 2027 schedule](https://registrar.utexas.edu/schedules/272/print/front)
- [Interactive Degree Audit](https://onestop.utexas.edu/registration-and-degree-planning/degree-planning/interactive-degree-audit/)

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Source: https://utaustin.guide/best/ut-austin-core-math-without-calculus · Checked 2026-11-10 · Field Guide: UT Austin