The recommended sequence of mathematics courses taken during the freshman year depends on which AP/transfer credits a student receives and the student's major. The recommended sequences are given in the tables at the end of this section.

The general rule of thumb for freshmen in most majors is to complete the freshman/sophomore mathematics sequence in the catalog order MA111, MA112, MA113, MA211, MA212, MA223/MA381, taking a course every quarter until the mathematics requirements for the student's major are complete. By following the prescribed schedule students will not be delayed in taking other classes with math prerequisites, and, in some cases, the dependent classes may be taken ahead of schedule. The student's mathematics sequence should be continued into the sophomore year until all the required courses in the basic freshman/sophomore sequence are completed.

For transfer students, different considerations may apply because of a need to get caught up in other areas. Please check with your adviser.

The Registrar's office will pre-register freshmen in a Calculus or DE course which reflect their AP or transfer credit as known a few days before classes, including the successful place out exams. If a student has a gap in AP/ transfer credit (e.g., MA112 credit but no MA111 credit) they will be placed in the first course for which there is no credit.

Students with no high school Calculus --based on information received by the Registrar's office -- will be placed in special sections of MA111.

Students whose AP credit or transfer credit information has arrived late at RHIT, or who have other questions about their preregistered math class should attend the Transfer Credit evaluation session held before freshman registration.

Maple and AP credit/transfer students. It is particularly important that freshmen enroll in the prescribed mathematics class in the fall quarter in order to receive an introduction to Maple.

During the fall quarter, a formal introduction to Maple is given to all freshman Rose-Hulman students in Calculus sections especially designated for freshmen, this introduction is not repeated in subsequent quarters.

There are a small number of non-Fast Track/AMP freshman students whose first quarter course is MA211 or MA212. There is no introductory instruction in Maple in these courses, however, the MA211 and MA212 instructors will arrange for an out-of-class introduction to Maple.

The same applies to transfer students, a group of students whose first quarter math course is quite variable.

Maple is used throughout the Calculus and DE sequence and so students will have continuing reinforcement of Maple usage. The Learning Center offers Maple review for those who need it.

For a very small number of students, particularly transfer students, a different sequence of courses may be appropriate, though this must be discussed with, and approved by, the adviser. As always, the adviser must approve all courses taken by the student in every quarter.

Freshman students whose first quarter schedule does not include a math course should be interviewed by the Mathematics Department head so that they will know the consequences of missing the introduction to Maple.

CSSE Majors: Freshmen with advanced math placement among CSSE majors, with the approval of their advisers, may consider taking one or more of the delayed sequence MA275 and MA375 sections during their freshman year provided that they do not get off track in their Calculus/DE sequence.

Possible change: The curriculum of Rose-Hulman changes on a continuing basis. Consequently, mathematics courses taken by various majors are modified from time to time. Please consult your adviser for possible changes in the below table.

Calc I All but AB, BC, CHEM, CS, SE MA112 MA113 MA211

Notes:

• Many students take advantage of their advanced placement credits by pursuing a double major, minor or certificate program. In this case, the MA elective course should be selected with care in order to achieve maximum benefit from advanced placements. Students in this situation should make out a four-year timetable early on, in consultation with their adviser.
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• MA211 is not a required course for CS and SE majors but is frequently taken as an elective. If taken as an elective it should be taken as soon after MA212 as is practical.