<p>Hello:
I recently transferred to the University of South Carolina. I am a sophomore, and I am majoring in Computer Science. I have consternation for several reasons:</p>
<p>1) The community college that I attended prior did not adequately prepare me for the placement test for pre calculus. I have not even taken college algebra, yet. Thus, my performance was not optimal. Seeing as computer science is predominately math, will this significantly delay my graduation while I become competent to take Calculus?</p>
<p>2) Seeing as I don't possess the mathematical prerequisites for the majority of the application areas offered, my adviser signed me up for Geographic Information Systems. My question is, how important are application areas? If they are indeed important, than this would not be a beneficial area of study.</p>
<p>All in all, while I have not struggled with math thus far, I feel that my ignorance is profoundly limiting my opportunities.</p>
<p>I hate to sound cliche, but given that my classes begin August 20, am I screwed? </p>
<p>!. Yes, you will be delayed because most CS programs expect you to take Calculus in your first year. If you are not even ready to take pre-Calculus, it will take you longer.</p>
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<li>The way I see it, it is better than just taking humanities and social sciences courses while your math gets up to speed. You probably already have gotten most of your General Education courses done at your CC anyway so this is a reasonable course to take.</li>
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<p>Finally, you will be challenged. I would fault your CC advising because they should know that it is important to get to calculus before transferring. I would not say you are screwed becuase you can recover but it will take you more time than expected.</p>
<p>xraymancs: Thank you for answering my series of questions. Aside from Math 241, Math 374, Math 526, and Stat 509, you correct, in that I have completed most of my General Education courses. </p>
<p>How significant are Application Areas and Computing Course Clusters? Will this have an impact on employability? </p>
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Yes it will delays your degree. See <a href=“https://www.cse.sc.edu/files/CScurriculumFall2014.pdf”>https://www.cse.sc.edu/files/CScurriculumFall2014.pdf</a>
What math classes did you have in high school and CC?
Did CC tell you to transfer or did you transfer without their advising?</p>
<p>I was advised to transfer. But, I would place the fault on me for not researching enough. </p>
<p>I do not recall the classes that I have taken in high school. In community college, I’ve taken 101, 102, introduction to college algebra, and finite math.</p>
<p>@kyle246 - I am not familiar with the Application Areas and Course Clusters at your university. I suggest you speak with an academic advisor or faculty member about it. Get with the pre-Calculus and Calculus as soon as possible. Use summer school to catch up if you do well in your first two courses.</p>