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Math Placement is one of the most vexing advising issues with entering
students. Students who do not want to continue in Math should know that there
is no specific “math requirement”; there is, however, the QDS (Quantitative or
Deductive Science) requirement, which, it should be noted, can be filled by a
number of non-math courses.
(see Science
Courses for the Non-Major)
Students who want to take a Math course to fulfill their QDS requirement but
do not want to pursue Math or do not need MATH 3 or above for other
requirements (for instance, pre-med or Chemistry requirements) should consider
MATH 5 (Exploring Mathematics), MATH 6 (Intro to Finite Mathematics) or MATH 10
(Introductory Statistics)
Many will have placement through pre-matriculation credit or testing
and will be placed into one of the following:
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MATH 3:
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Intro to Calculus
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MATH 1-2:
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Covers in two terms what MATH 3 covers in one term, and is supported by the
Integrated Academic Support Program (IAS) run out of the First-Year
Office.
If a student successfully completes the MATH 1-2 sequence they can continue
into MATH 8 in the spring.
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MATH 8:
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Calculus of Functions of One and Several Variables
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MATH 11:
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Multivariable Calculus, designed specifically for first-year students who
place out of MATH 3 and 8 and is offered only in the fall.
Note that if a student is placed into 11 or 12 but does not want to take math
in the fall, s/he will most likely take MATH 8, and this will result in losing
a pre-matriculation credit.
Such a student should talk with Professor Scott Pauls.
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MATH 12:
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An Honors section of Math 11. Note caution above.
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The typical sequence is: MATH 3, MATH 8, MATH 13 (14)
Note that:
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MATH 4:
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Applications of Calculus in Medicine and Biology, is designed for students
interested in the Life-Sciences or fulfilling pre-med requirements.
(Many med schools require two calc courses and this serves as a second course
after MATH 3.)
It cannot serve as a prerequisite for any other courses in math and has
MATH 3 (or its equivalent) as a prereq.
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MATH 12:
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is the honors section of MATH 11.
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MATH 13:
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Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions, is the course that follows MATH 8, and
covers much of the same material as MATH 11 but is not interchangeable with
MATH 11.
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MATH 14:
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an honors section of Math 13
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MATH 17:
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An Introduction to Mathematics Beyond Calculus, is designed for first-year
students with credit for 3and 8 and particularly motivated and interested in
math. The aim is to introduce a potential Math major to interesting
questions in the discipline of Mathematics bef ore the student undergoes the
rigors of the major . After taking 17, a student would likely
take Math 13/14 or 11/12 if they have not already done so.
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"Exemption"
(EX)
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in a placement record should occur only for students whose placement is
being determined by British A-levels. In this case, an “EX” actually
indicates a “recommended placement”. In this case, a student should
consult directly with Professor Scott Pauls about placement if the student
wants to take Math.
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Professor of Mathematics Scott Pauls (6-1047) serves as the First-Year
Advisor, and is available for consultation. A phone call is the best way
to get immediate advice.
Typical Introductory Sequencing of Classes
The appropriate course for a first-year student is dependant upon his or her
Math placement (if any). Characteristic sequences are as follows:
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