Math Placement and Sequencing

MATH 3:

Intro to Calculus

MATH 1-2:

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 Academic Skills Center.
If a student successfully completes the MATH 1-2 sequence they can continue into MATH 8 in the spring.

MATH 8:

Calculus of Functions of One and Several Variables

MATH 11:

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.

MATH 12:

An Honors section of Math 11.  Note caution above.

MATH 4:

Applications of Calculus in Medicine and Biology, is designed for students interested in the Life-Sciences or fulfilling pre-health requirements.
(Many health profession schools require two calculus 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 prerequisite.

MATH 12:

is the honors section of MATH 11.

MATH 13:

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.

MATH 14:

an honors section of Math 13

MATH 17:

An Introduction to Mathematics Beyond Calculus, is designed for first-year students with credit for 3 and 8 who are 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.
While it is possible to take MATH 17 without credit for MATH 3 and 8, it is likely in the student's best interest to take calculus in their first year and then take MATH 17 in the second year.  A student who wishes to take MATH 17 without credit for MATH 3 and 8 should consult directly with Professor Shemanske, who is the instructor of that course in 09-10.

"Exemption"
(EX)

This will occur in a placement record 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.