I run screaming from courses that cover mathematical background I don't have I had the opposite attitude when it came prerequisites in college. For example, I

I run screaming from courses that cover mathematical background I don't have I had the opposite attitude when it came prerequisites in college. For example, I had no problem taking a course that required linear algebra, or signal analysis, or data structures (none of which I had taken; eg, I took Data Structures II before I). You pick up the missing pieces as you go. I actually had more fun that way - "Signal Analysis" was much more interesting when I already knew the applications! BTW, I didn't do this on purpose. I was trying to get these classes in to fit my schedule.