MATH157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences
Course: MATH157 (Calculus I for the Social Sciences) in MATH department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 2 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 1 level of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 29 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the MATH curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by MATH157
- ECON331 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- CMPT128 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming for Engineers
- MACM203 - Computing with Linear Algebra
- IAT267 - Introduction to Technological Systems
- IAT265 - Multimedia Programming for Art and Design
- REM423 - Research Methods in Fisheries Assessment
- ECON201 - Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior
- ECON222 - Introduction to Game Theory
- CMPT130 - Introduction to Computer Programming I
- ECON333 - Statistical Analysis of Economic Data
- BUS336 - Data Analytics and Visualization
- BUS207 - Managerial Economics
- ECON233 - Introduction to Economic Data and Statistics
- EDUC212 - Mathematical Experience II: Shape and Space
- IAT343 - Animation
- MATH152 - Calculus II
- MATH155 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II
- MATH158 - Calculus II for the Social Sciences
- MATH208W - Introduction to Operations Research
- MATH232 - Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH308 - Linear Optimization
- MATH240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra
- MACM101 - Discrete Mathematics I
- NUSC341 - Introduction to Radiochemistry
- NUSC344 - Nucleosynthesis and Distribution of the Elements
- PHYS102 - Physics for the Life Sciences II
- REM445 - Environmental Risk Assessment
- EDUC211 - Mathematical Experience I: Numbers and Beyond
- ENSC151 - Introduction to Software Development for Engineers
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning MATH157 at Simon Fraser University should complete 2 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing MATH157 enables enrollment in 29 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the MATH program.
This first-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for MATH programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.