Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Advising for College of Natural Sciences

First Year Advising

Advising for College of Natural Sciences (NS)

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  • Pre-Nursing (PRNS)

    Advising for Pre-Nursing

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment

    GE B4 Math/QR Required First Year

    Additional Placement Advising

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Foundational MATH B

    Enrollment in CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying and consider reassessing before starting your MATH course.

  • Nutrition & Food Sciences (NUFS)

    Advising for Nutrition & Food Sciences: All Options

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment

    GE B4 Math/QR Required First Year

    Additional Placement Advising

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Foundational MATH B

    Enrollment in CHEM 107 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying and consider reassessing before starting your MATH course.

Advising for College of Natural Sciences: STEM

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  • Biochemistry (BCHEM)

    Advising for Biochemistry

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    Math Complete

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119  Precalculus

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I


    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    MATH 119  Precalculus

     

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year: MATH 220 

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note 

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, take MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take  MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year: MATH 121 or MATH 220

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

  • Biological Sciences: All Options (BIOL)

    Advising for Biological Sciences: All Options+

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester

    Calculus Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I



    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

    Calculus Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I



    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods


    Calculus Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    CHEM 111

    MATH 119 Precalculus

     

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I


    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II  


    Third Year: MATH 315

    Calculus Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    Statistics Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

    MATH 130 Introduction to R

     

    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

    Statistics Route (BS)+

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & 005L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 130 Introduction to R

     

    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

    Bachelor of Arts in Biology (BA)

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

     

     

    Bachelor of Arts in Biology (BA)

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & 005L Foundational MATH B

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 109 or 120.

    +You should meet with your major advisor to determine the appropriate math pathway based on your interests, skillsets, degree pathway, and future goals.

  • Chemistry (CHEM)

    Advising for Chemistry

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III


    Math Complete

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III


    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118 Trigonometry 

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II  


    Third Year: MATH 220

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

     

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year: MATH 121 or MATH 220

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

  • Environmental Science: All Options (ENSC)

    Advising for Environmental Science: All Options

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I


     


    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

     

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

     

     

    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

     

     

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118 Trigonometry

    MATH 119 Precalculus

     

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

     

    MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

     

    If 119, take MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods


    Third Year: MATH 315

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 109 or 120.

  • Geology (GEOL) 

    Advising for Geology

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

     

    If 109, take MATH 315  Applied Statistical Methods

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

     

    If 120, take MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    If 109, take MATH 315  Applied Statistical Methods

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    MATH 119  Precalculus

     

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    If 109, take MATH 315  Applied Statistical Methods

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry 

    ** See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, take MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    If 109, take MATH 315  Applied Statistical Methods

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 109 or 120.

  • Geosciences (GEOS)

    Advising for Geosciences

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 109, take MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics

    If 120, take MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Math Complete


    Math Complete

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119  Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 109, take MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics

    If 120, take MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    Math Complete

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry  

    MATH 119  Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 109, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

    If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    **See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 109, take MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics

    If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II^

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 109 or 120.

  • Mathematics: All Options (MATH)

    Advising for Mathematics: All Options

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    MATH 235 Elementary Linear Algebra

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    +Advising Note

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119  Precalculus

    MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    MATH 235 Elementary Linear Algebra

    +Advising Note

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry 


    MATH 119  Precalculus

     

    MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year+: MATH 235, MATH 220

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

     

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note


    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note


    If 119, MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year+: MATH 121, 235, 220

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

    +Certain MATH Options require MATH 260 Differential Equations that can be taken after MATH 121 is complete.

  • Microbiology: All Options (MBIO)

    Advising for Microbiology: All Options

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester

    Calculus Route (BS)

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I



    Calculus Route (BS)

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

     

    Calculus Route (BS)

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry 

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

     


    Calculus Route (BS)

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    ** See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 109  Survey of Calculus or MATH 120    Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    Statistics Route

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 105  Introduction to Statistics

    MATH 130 Introduction to R

     

    Statistics Route

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 130 Introduction to R

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

     

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 109 or 120.

    +You should meet with your major advisor to determine the appropriate math pathway based on your interests, skillsets, degree pathway, and future goals.

  • Natural Sciences (NSCI)

    Advising for Natural Sciences

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    Math Complete

    Math Complete

    Math Complete

     

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    Enrollment in CHEM 107 or 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    Math Complete

    Math Complete

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

  • Physics (PHYS)

    Advising for Physics: All Options

    Placement Level or ALEKS PPL AssessmentFirst Semester
    Second Semester
    Third Semester
    Fourth Semester
    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 76-100

    MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    MATH 260 Differential Equations

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 

    MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III

    Third Year: MATH 260 

    GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60

    MATH 118  Trigonometry  

    MATH 119 Precalculus

    MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year: MATH 220, MATH 260 

    GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*

    MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B

    MATH 118  Trigonometry

    **See Advising Note

    Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires GE Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning Ready

    GE Math with Support must be completed prior to enrollment

    MATH 119  Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    ** See Advising Note

    If 119, MATH 120  Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

    If 120, MATH 121  Analytic Geometry & Calculus II


    Third Year: MATH 121, MATH 220, MATH 260

    ^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

    *If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

    **If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.