Prerequisite Graphs for Calculus Based Courses

Prerequisite Graph for Courses Based on Applied Calculus (M 162)

The following graph shows the prerequisite relationships for mathematics courses based on Applied Calculus.  (Updated September 2022)

graphic showing the prerequisite relationships among courses based on applied calculus

List of the courses with their prerequisites
Course Title Prerequisites
M 225 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics M 162 (or M 171)
M 301 Teaching Mathematics with Technology M 162 (or M 171)
M 326 Number Theory M 225 (or M 307)
M 361 Discrete Optimization M 162 (or M 172)
M 362 Linear Optimization M 162 (or M 172)
STAT 342 Probability and Simulation M 162 (or M 172)
STAT 451 Statistical Methods I For example, M 162 and M 115
STAT 452 Statistical Methods II STAT 451

Prerequisite Graph for Courses Based on Calculus I and II (M 171 and 172)

The following graph shows the prerequisite relationships for mathematics courses based on Calculus I/II.  It includes courses through the 300-level. The core courses for math majors are in boldface. (Updated September 2022)

graphic showing the prerequisite relationships among courses based on calculus I/II

Honors Calculus I/II (M 181/182) can be substituted for Calculus I/II (M 171/172).

List of the courses with their prerequisites
Course Title Prerequisites
M 172 Calculus II M 171
M 210 Introduction to Mathematical Software M 171 (or M 162)
M 221 Introduction to Linear Algebra M 172
M 225 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics M 171 (or M 162)
M 273 Multivariable Calculus M 172
M 274 Introduction to Differential Equations M 273
M 300 Undergraduate Math Seminar M 171
M 301 Math Technology for Teachers M 171 (or M 162)
M 307 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics M 172
M 326 Number Theory M 307 (or M 225)
M 361 Discrete Optimization M 172 (or M 162)
M 362 Linear Optimization M 172 (or M 162)
M 381 Advanced Calculus I M 307
STAT 342 Probability and Simulation M 172 (or 162)

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