Mathematics Courses and Placement 1997

• Math Ar: One semester precalculus.
• Math Xa and Xb: Two semester sequence of precalculus and calculus. (Must be taken the same year.) Equivalent to Math Ar + Math la.
• Math la: First semester calculus. Rough equivalence with AB Advance Placement.
• Math 1b: Second semester of calculus. Math la+b are rough equivalent of BC AP.
• Math 19: Fall course. Multivariable calculus and modeling for life sciences.
• Math 20: Both semesters. Topics from Math 21a,b for economics and social sciences.
• Math 21a: Both semesters. Multivariable calculus. Special sections for Physics, Biochemistry and another emphasizing proofs for potential math majors.
• Math 21 b: Both semesters. Linear algebra and differential equations.
• Math 22a.b: 22a-Fall, 22b-Spring. Math 21a,b material from a more abstract view for students with strong math background and interest in theoretical physics.
• Math 25a.b: 25a-Fall, 25b-Spring. Theoretical course (proofs) for students with very strong math background in calculus and great interest in math. Must be gungho**.

* There is also Applied Math 21 a.b which covers (roughly) Math 2 la,b level material.

** Should I take Math 25? Come to Science Center 507 from 4-5:00, Thursday 9/11

Sectioning: Computerized sectioning for Math Ar, Xa, la, lb, 21a, 21b must be done by 12 noon, Wednesday, Sept. 17.
(If you have an account, type "section" instead of "pine" and follow instructions. If not, telnet to "fas" and type "section" when prompted to "login".)

Placement: Take placement advice seriously.

 HMPT 1        HMPT2         HMPT3            PLACEMENT

 17 or less                               Math Ar or Math Xa,b
 18 or more                               Math la
 20 or more   8 or more                   Math lb
 20 or more   8 or more     4 or more     Math 21a (or 19, 2O, 22, 25, AM21a)

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