<p>If you're asking if you have to enroll in MMW1 your first quarter, then the answer is no. However, because MMW is a series, the only time you'll be able to enroll in MMW1 is during fall quarter or summer session (MMW2= Winter & MMW3= Spring). So if you choose not to enroll in the course this coming fall, you'll have to wait till summer '08 or fall '08 to take it.</p>
<p>some of my friends took/are taking mmw4-6 during summer session because it was easier and less painful (i'm not sure of the details, i'm not an erc student), so that may be an option for you for next summer if you want to free up your schedule</p>