When to enroll in mathematics courses:

Students planning to take courses in the algebra-precalculus-calculus stream (155-205-231-235) should begin during the first semester if at all possible, as these courses are the most dependent on the typical high school curriculum and it is best to continue while this content is most familiar.

Introductory Statistics (220) is also dependent on high school algebra experience, but problems resulting from forgotten HS algebra are somewhat offset by enhanced perspective students can gain from some college level classes in other disciplines.  For most majors, it is not as crucial that students begin statistics in the first semester.  Nevertheless, excessive delays should be avoided and students should enroll in 220 sufficiently early so that it will provide the most benefit for other portions of their programs.  See the list below.

IDLS majors should generally enroll in MATH 107 in the first semester, but students considering other majors in addition to IDLS could postpone 107 until the second semester if other mathematics courses are needed for that major.

Enrollment in 103 is not critical during the first or second semester, but excessive delays after HS mathematics can cause difficulties.

For majors requiring both a course in calculus and a course in statistics, it is usually best to enroll in the calculus course first.

Ideal timing for enrollment in Mathematics 220 (Introductory Statistics) for selected Majors:

(Note: It is recommended that students placed into GWRIT 101 should postpone MATH 220 until a later semester.)

Economics:  Prior to Econ 385

Health Science:  Prior to Bio 270

Nursing:  Freshman year as recommended by nursing advising

Kinesiology (220 recommended):   Freshman (2nd semester) or sophomore year.

Psychology:  Freshman year.  First semester if recommended by advisor.

Political Science:  The semester prior to POSC 295.

Speech Communication: Prior to SCOM research methods (280).

Social Work:  Semester or year prior to SOWK 305

Business:  Students should take COB 191, but may substitute MATH 220 if this is required for a double major.   COB 191 should be taken during freshman year.