Capitalize only when there is a definite reason to do so.

Do not capitalize

Name of a specific course þ General subject field

Proper adj. or proper nounþ Not a proper adj. or noun

Title used as part of nameþ Compass direction
Section of the country
Indirect quotation
Word used as a name
Word not used in a spec-
Part of a title

examples :

Cost Accounting II- major in accounting
(name of specific course)(general subject field)

My French teacher said it.- I took a course in history. (proper adjective) (not a proper noun)

President Reagan- We have a new president
(title is part of name) (not a title or person)

Summer Series of Lectures- This summer is very hot.
(part of title)(shown in usual way)

West Coast- He rode west on his horse.
(section of country)(direction)