Math is a language. It is the language of science. Even in the life sciences you need to understand sampling statistics and p-values. Chemistry involves reaction rates and exponentials.
Learning any language is hard. But without the ability to read, understand, and use language you limit yourself.
Not all brains are as developed at age 18 and not everyone received an education conductive to passing Calc 1. Split it up over two semesters, don’t remove it…
Learning any language is hard. But without the ability to read, understand, and use language you limit yourself.