<p>Statistics 2 is not a good idea for a student who may major in Economics or Business, which require a calculus-based course (20, 21, or upper division). Of course, that means that the student needs to have completed something like Math 1A or 16A or AP Calculus credit.</p>
<p>An entering freshman considering a math or science type of major should check for lower division prerequisites, as trying to switch to such a major later without having taken them may delay graduation. Pre-meds of any major (which does not have to be biology) should check pre-med course requirements.</p>
<p>An entering freshman should try to get an R&C A or B course if needed (i.e. unless s/he got a 5 on AP English Literature). A semester of calculus (if no AP Calculus credit) followed by Statistics 20 or 21 would be a good idea for many students (some majors, like Economics and Business and all of the sciences, require more math than that). Undecided freshmen should fill in the rest of the schedule with introductory courses in areas of possible interest (Economics 1 is useful for many majors).</p>