You cant take 118 instead of 158??!?!?

So im an incoming student this winter term and I asked EAS about taking 118 in the summer as an alternative to 158 if I want to go into civil. They said that 158 is a required course for first year students and I cannot drop it. I have heard from many people that it would be beneficial to take 118 in the summer instead but apparently that's not even a thing? Im confused. Help would be appreciated.

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u/K1rno — 1 day ago