Degree Requirement F.A.Q.

This is a collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) specific to the Fall 2006 degree restructuring. Don't see your FAQ below? Email us at studentservices@math.ucdavis.edu.

• I am a continuing student (admitted prior to Fall 2006) working on a math minor. I was planning on taking MAT 127A, but that has been replaced with MAT 25. If I take MAT 25, may I count it toward my minor?
• I am a continuing student and I am thinking about registering for MAT 67 or MAT 133, both of which are new. I have been following the old plan (prior to Fall 2006) and I'm not entirely sure I have enough background for these classes. What should I do?
• I am a continuing student who is following a pre-Fall 2006 degree requirement plan. Under that plan, I'm required to take MAT 127A, which is now replaced by 25, a lower division course. Under these circumstances, will the 25 be counted under the upper division requirement under my plan?
• I failed MAT127A which has now been replaced with MAT25. Is it possible for me to clear up the bad grade in MAT127A by taking MAT25?
• I failed MAT131 which has now been cancelled and NOT replaced by another class. Is it possible for me to clear up the bad grade in 131?
• I like parts of the "old" plan (prior to Fall 2006) and parts of the "new" plan (effective Fall 2006). May I combine them into a plan that better meets my needs?
• I was planning to register for a class in 2006-07 and now the prereqs have changed. Am I permitted to take the "new" class?
• I was planning to take 149A and 149B next year (2006-2007) and now these courses have changed. The equivalent to 149A (146) is currently scheduled for Spring 07. The equivalent to 149B (148) is currently scheduled for Winter 07. Is it okay if I take 148 (the old 149B) before I take 146 (the old 149A)?
• I'm a new student this year (Fall 2006) and I prefer the degree requirements in place prior to this year. May I follow that plan instead?
• I'm a transfer student who is starting UCD in Fall 2006. Do I have to use the Fall 2006 math degree requirements or may I use an earlier version?
• I'm currently following an "old" plan (prior to Fall 2006). Can I adopt the new one?
• I'm looking for (121, 127A, 127B, 131, 132A, 149A, 149B), where are they?

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a continuing student (admitted prior to Fall 2006) may use MAT 25 toward the math minor. A new student (entered in Fall 2006 or later), does NOT have this option.

If you are in the old system (prior to Fall 2006) and feel you do not have the precise prerequisites, or, for whatever the reason, you're not confident that you're ready for a particular class, talk to the instructor of the class to determine whether you have enough training to take their class.

Yes.

Yes. Keitha Hunter of the Office of the Registrar is setting that up for us, per our 7-19-06 email communication with her.

We addressed this question to Keitha Hunter of the Office of the Registrar. Here is her response of 7-13-2006:

"If a student failed 131, your department would need to determine an appropriate substitute and notify the dean's office with a request to use the substitute for repeat purposes. If the dean's office sends us (the Office of the Registrar) their approval, we would make a manual correction for the individual student."

No.

Yes. We recognize that 2006-07 will need to be a transition year and we will do our best to work with each student.

Yes, these are now independent courses.

No.

For the Math degree requirements, it is the Department's policy that incoming students will follow the degree requirements in effect at the time they officially declared their major, which in your case would be Fall 2006.

As to the non-math requirements, the College of Letters & Science allows you to choose to fulfill the university and College requirements in effect at any time you were registered in a postsecondary institution of higher education; e.g., community college, college or university.*

NOTE: We understand that many issues will come up during the first year of transition to the new program. Please feel free to consult Student Services (studentservices@math.ucdavis.edu) if special issues arise relative to the math degree requirements.

* Below is a copy of the entire section "Degree Requirement Changes," from page 95 of the 2006-2008 General Catalog:

On occasion, the faculty makes changes in the requirements that students must satisfy to obtain the baccalaureate degree. So that you will not be penalized by changes that may work to your disadvantage and so that you will benefit by changes that assist you in completing your degree requirements, it is College policy that you may choose to fulfill the university and College requirements (see General Education requirement for an exception) as stated in any UC Davis General Catalog in effect at any time you were registered in a postsecondary institution of higher education; e.g., community college, college or university.

Once you have chosen the year of the General Catalog under which you wish to be governed, you must satisfy all of the university and college requirements specified in that college. With respect to the completion of your major requirements, most of the majors in the College of Letter and Science require completion of the major degree requirements in effect at the time you officially declared your major. However, because departments differ in how they handle these matters, check with the department or major program office if you have any questions about which requirements apply to you.

Yes.

Several courses have been cancelled, some replaced by others and renumbered. Here is a table of new, renumbered and cancelled courses.