Math Course Selection and Advice

Students majoring in Geology will usually complete two semesters of Calculus, either by completing the Calculus for Math and Science Major sequence MT102 - MT103, or its near equivalent sequence, MT100 - MT101. Please visit our Calculus Advisement page to learn more about the difference between these two sequences and which is more appropriate for you.

Notes

1. Well-prepared and highly-motivated students are encouraged to take the Calculus for Math and Science Major sequence MT102 - MT103. For students who have successfully studied a "Calculus BC" curriculum and earned a score of 5 on the Calculus BC placement exam, please consider enrolling directly in MT202 Multivariable Calculus.
2. The MT102 - MT103 sequence is strongly suggested for any student who thinks that he or she may eventually move to a Geophysics or Geology-Geophysics program. Transitioning from the MT100 - MT101 sequence to the Math and Science major sequence becomes more difficult as you move farther into the MT100 - MT101 sequence.
3. Students having AP credit in Mathematics should consult the Geology Department for options in handling AP credit.

You are exempted from the Mathematics Core Curriculum Requirement if you received a score of 4 or higher on either the Calculus AB or Calculus BC placement exam, and the result has been recorded on your transcript.

Otherwise, because there is no formal Mathematics requirement for students in Environmental Geosciences, you may fulfill the Core Curriculum Requirement in Mathematics by taking any core-level Mathematics courses (MT004 Finite Probability and Applications, MT005 Linear Mathematics, or MT007 Ideas in Mathematics) or any Calculus course (MT100 Calculus I or higher).

Nevertheless, Environmental Geosciences students are highly encouraged to complete a Calculus course such as MT100 Calculus I or MT101 Calculus II. Please visit our Calculus page (for non-Math, non-Physical Sciences majors) to learn more about the MT100 and MT101 courses and which is right for you.

Notes

1. Students having AP credit in Calculus should consider directly entering MT101 Calculus II, since this course can substitute as an elective for the Environmental Geosciences major.
2. The MT102 - MT103 sequence is strongly suggested for any student who thinks that he or she may eventually move to a Geophysics or Geology-Geophysics program. Transitioning from the MT100 - MT101 sequence to the Math and Science major sequence becomes more difficult as you move farther into the MT100 - MT101 sequence.