School of Science and Engineering: Mathematics
2008-2009 Academic Year
657
111, 112 Not suitable for students who plan three semesters of calculus. Does not
count toward the mathematics major.
115, 116 These courses are intended for students without a strong background in
mathematics. The material presented in Calculus 121 is covered in two semesters.
This course will prepare the student to continue with the regular calculus
sequence. If a student receives credit for 115 or 116, the student may not receive
credit for 121. After finishing 115-116, the student can register for 122. A student
may not register for this course after receiving credit for 121.
121, 122 Intended primarily for students with solid backgrounds in high school
algebra, trigonometry, and precalculus. These courses are prerequisites for most
upper division mathematics courses. If a student has already received credit for
121, the student may not receive credit for 115 or 116. A student may not receive
credit for both 122 and 131. 121 is a prerequisite for 122.
123. Intended as an introduction to Statistics for students in the sciences. Does
not count toward the mathematics major.
131 Intended for students with prior knowledge of calculus. A score of 3 or higher
in the Calculus AP test or permission of the undergraduate coordinator is required
for admission. A student may not receive credit for both 122 and 131. Students
with no prior AP credit in calculus may gain credit for 121 by getting a B- or
better in 131 in addition to credit for 131.
AP EXAMINATION CREDIT GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT
Subject
Score
Credit/Course
Recommended Placement
Calculus AB 5
4 credit hours, (121)
131
Calculus AB 4
4 credit hours, (121)
131
Calculus AB 3
no credit
131
Calculus BC 5
8 credit hours, (121, 122)
221
Calculus BC 4
8 credit hours, (121, 122)
221
Calculus BC 3
4 credit hours (121)
131
A major in mathematics consists of:
(1)
the following five core courses which are required of all mathematics
majors: 121, 122, 221, 305, and 309; 115 and 116 may be substituted for
121; 131 may be substituted for 122.
(2)
four additional mathematics courses at the 300 level or above with the
following provisos:
(a)
one but not both of 217 and 224 may be substituted
for one of the 300-level courses;
(b)
at least one course must be at the 400 level or above;