Planning Your Math Courses

Which first-year calculus course should I take?

See: A guide to first year calculus courses, prepared by the math department.

Which second-year (multivariate) calculus course should I take?

  • MAT235: Calculus II

    • View the course information at: fas.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/mat235y1

    • You may benefit from taking this course if:

      • You are more interested in the applications of math than in the theory

      • You are not comfortable writing proofs

  • MAT237: Multivariable Calculus

    • View the course information at: fas.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/mat237y1

    • You may benefit from taking this course if:

      • You are interested in both the theory and applications of math

      • You are enrolled in a Physics Specialist or Physics and Philosophy Specialist, or intend to switch into one of these programs

  • MAT257: Analysis II

    • View the course information at: fas.calendar.utoronto.ca/course/mat257y1

    • You may benefit from taking this course if:

      • You are enrolled in a Mathematics Specialist or Mathematics and Physics Specialist, or intend to switch into one of these programs

      • You are more interested in the theory than in the applications of math

      • You intend to take higher-level Math Specialist courses

When should I take ODEs? Which course should I take?

Please check back later for information about ODEs!

When should I take PDEs? Which course should I take?

Please check back later for information about PDEs!