Science Sequence Regulations
In order to promote success in certain course sequences, departments in the College require students to earn a C- or higher in the preceding course before registering for the next course in a continuing science sequence. The chart below identifies the relevant courses that are subject to the science sequence regulations.
| Course | Grade Needed to Continue |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 131 to 132 to 203 to 204 | C- |
| Computer Science 171 to 172 to 173 | C- |
| Mathematics 141 to 142 to 143 and 161 to 162 | C- |
| Physics 113 to 114 121 to 122/122P | C- |
Students who are not permitted to continue in the sequence, but who wish to prepare themselves for further study in this area, are encouraged to consider auditing the course in which they had difficulty or re-registering for it. See the repeating courses and transfer credit pages for more information.
If students believe that mitigating circumstances caused them to do poorly, they can discuss their situation with an advisor in the College Center for Advising Services, who will help the student to complete an online petition.
Please review the grades earned by students who received permission to continue in a sequence after earning less than the required grade in the preceding course: Data from fall 2010 through fall 2021 semesters (pdf).