MATH 141/1324 ≈ MATH 166/1333 And Other Alternate Math Options

There are unfilled seats in math courses that might work for your intended major! If you haven’t been able to register for a math course because the course you need is full, consider taking an alternate course that will work equally well.

MATH 141/166
If your intended academic major requires MATH 141, you could take MATH 166 instead. Conversely, if your degree calls for MATH 166, you could replace it with MATH 141. These two courses are so similar that they are almost always interchangeable. If you need one of these courses at A&M but can’t get into it, check the other course to see if there are any openings. If the degree plan for your intended major (as listed in the Undergraduate Catalog) doesn’t specifically state that both of these courses are acceptable, consult a Transition Academic Programs advisor. An advisor can check to ensure you’ll be OK to take either course.

Here’s an example of a degree evaluation for an Accounting major who took MATH 166 to satisfy the MATH 141 requirement. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Notice that the required course is listed as MATH 141 but the student took MATH 166 instead, which satisfied the requirement. This is indicated by the “yes” statement under the “Met” column.

MATH 1324/1333
But what if you plan to take your math at Blinn? Blinn has MATH 1324 which is equivalent to A&M’s MATH 141. Recently Blinn added MATH 1333 which is equivalent to A&M’s MATH 166. In other words, if your future major calls for MATH 141 (1324) you could take Blinn’s MATH 1333 instead. The course will show up in Howdy as MATH 166, which can then satisfy the MATH 141 requirement as described above. As of this posting there are spaces available in MATH 1333 at Blinn.

The TAMU Transfer Course Equivalency website shows that MATH 1333 at Blinn is equivalent to MATH 166 at A&M. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

NOTE: In future semesters A&M will accept MATH 1324 only from Blinn College and a few other community colleges. If you have not already taken MATH 141 or 1324, do NOT take MATH 1324 at a school other than Blinn.

MATH 167/1332
In 2010 A&M created a new course, MATH 167, literally titled “For All Practical Purposes.” This course satisfies a core curriculum MATH requirement in some (but NOT all) academic majors. Blinn has created an equivalent (MATH 1332). (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Again, MATH 167 is not accepted by all majors. To determine if your future major will accept MATH 167 (1332), do either of the following:
1. Email the academic advisor for that major and confirm they will accept the course.
2. Run a “what if” Degree Evaluation in Howdy. If you see the comment below that does not specify a particular course, MATH 167 is acceptable. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

*UMAT = courses which fulfill the University Mathematics/Logic core curriculum requirement

Here’s an example of a degree evaluation for a Sociology major who took MATH 167 to satisfy part of the MATH requirement. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

MATH 151/171/147, 152/172/148
One definition of a “technical major” is that it requires at least one four credit hour calculus course. The four-hour calculus courses include MATH 151 (Engineering Mathematics I), MATH 171 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus), and MATH 147 (Calculus I for Biological Sciences). Majors that require MATH 151 will accept MATH 171, and vice versa. The Biology Department will accept either MATH 151 or 171 in place of MATH 147, but MATH 147 will NOT work for majors that require MATH 151 or 171.

Here’s an example of a degree evaluation for a Mechanical Engineering major who took MATH 171 to satisfy the MATH 151 requirement. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

Notice that MATH 171 satisfied the MATH 151 requirement and the student was then able to proceed to MATH 152 for the second calculus course. Math 172 would also have sufficed for MATH 152.

Blinn’s equivalent to MATH 151 (2413) will satisfy the requirement to take MATH 151, 171, or 147 at A&M. Blinn’s Calculus II course, MATH 2414, will satisfy the requirement to take MATH 152, 172, or 148 at A&M.

Any major that requires MATH 142 or 131 will accept a four credit hour calculus course such as MATH 151 (2413) instead.

MATH 131/142
Majors that require MATH 142 will accept MATH 131, and vice versa. Here’s an example of a Finance major who took MATH 131 instead of MATH 142. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

At Blinn MATH 1325 is the equivalent course to MATH 142. Blinn does not have an equivalent to MATH 131. MATH 1325 will work for majors that require MATH 142 or 131.

Here’s an example of a Biomedical Science major who took MATH 142 to satisfy the MATH 131 requirement. (Click on photo to enlarge.)

NOTE: Some health professional schools (Pharmacy and Optometry) will not accept MATH 142 or 1325. These schools require a prerequisite math course with “calculus” in the title. MATH 131 is the obvious three hour course, although students have the option of taking a four credit hour calculus course such as 147, 171 or 151 (2413). If there is any possibility that you will decide to pursue Pharmacy or Optometry, do not take MATH 142 (1325) even if your degree plan will accept it.

QUESTIONS
If there is any doubt as to whether your intended major will accept a math course other than one listed on a degree plan, consult a Transition Academic Programs or departmental academic advisor before registering!