As a Mathematics student, you have many class choices depending on how much math you have completed, and what your plans are post-graduation from UC Irvine.
If you are not sure about which courses you have credit for from the AP and/or IB Exams you took, then you need to figure that out first. This info can be found in the UCI Catalogue.
You also need to have a window open showing your Degree Requirements.
OK, now you are ready to start choosing classes....
The most important class for you is Math. The first required math class is Math 2A. Enroll in a math class depending on your AP/IB credit.
• If you have credit for Math 2A, then enroll in the next class which is Math 2B. If you have credit for Math 2B, then enroll in the next class which is Math 2D.
• If you do not have AP or IB credit for Math, but you have at least a 650 or better on the Math SAT, or a 3 on the AP Calc Exam, then you can enroll directly into Math 2A.
• If you do not have any of the above, then you can't start in Math 2A. Another route is to take a placement exam thru ALEKS, so read this page very carefully: http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/calculus%20online%20exam.html.
Most math majors also take Chemistry or Physics in their first year. Your major requires that you complete either one year of chemistry, or one year of physics, your choice.
The first Chem/Physics class you will take depends on your AP/IB credit.
MATH MAJORS WHO WANT TO TAKE PHYSICS:
MATH MAJORS WHO WANT TO TAKE CHEMISTRY:
The first Chemistry class for you is Chem 1A (or H2A if you are a CHP student or want to take Honors). Math students do no take lab with Chem 1A, just the lecture only. If you have AP credit for Chem 1A then you can skip 1A; Chem 1B is not offered until winter, so you will have to wait to take 1B.
• Chem 1A has prerequisites. Those can be found here: http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/chemistry.html
• Students cannot place out of H2A via the AP Exam, so if you are CHP or want to take honors level General Chemistry, then you will take Chem H2A and H2LA, even if you have AP credit for Chem 1A.
Your third class should be Writing (usually 39A or 39B or 39C), or Academic English (usually 20A, 20B, 20C or 20D), depending on where you start.
• If you have Entry Level Writing satisfied, then you start with Writing 39B.
• If you haven't taken the Analytical Writing Placement Exam, you can find more information here: http://www.testingcenter.uci.edu/analyticalWrting.html.
• If you have a 4 or 5 on the AP English Language or AP English Literature exam, then you have credit for Writing 39B and will start with Writing 39C.
If you would like to take a fourth class, consider taking a General Education (GE) course. Categories III and IV are usually a good place to start.
***Students interested in Economics or Finance are encouraged to also take Econ 20A and 20B in their first year. You might have to wait until later in the enrollment cycle when the Majors Only restrictions are removed from these classes.
Here is what your fall schedule should look like:
