Mathematics Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

The courses listed in the links for each college or school reflect the current requirements for Bachelors degrees at The Ohio State University. This information is for descriptive purposes only and is subject to change without notice; students are urged to consult a college advisor to organize appropriate programs.

Allied Medical Professions, School of

Allied Medical Professions, School of

Note:  If a student is course code L, then must take at least one math course.
Also note:  All courses require a C- or better grade

Athletic Training 148
Biomedical Science
151.xx, 152.xx
Circulation Technology 151.xx
Medical Dietetics 148
Health Information Mgt. & Systems 148 (check with advisor if another course is acceptable)
Heath Sciences
148 (check with advisor if another course is acceptable)
Medical Technology
 
          Certification & Medical Science
150
          Med Lab Tech Articulation
148
Radiologic Sciences & Therapy
 
          Radiography
148* 
          Sonography

148* 
          Radiation Therapy
150 
Respiratory Therapy 148* or higher

* In these programs, eligibility for 150 is necessary as a prerequisite to science courses, with a grade of C- or better. Students with the necessary transfer credits in science may not need to take mathematics courses; check with a College adviser.

 

Architecture, Knowlton School of

Architecture, Knowlton School of

Architecture 150, 117*
Landscape Architecture 150, 117*
City & Regional Planning
150**, 117


* The college will accept 151.xx and 152.xx as a substitute for 117; it will also accept a one semester of engineering level calculus that transfers in as 151.xx and spl(part of 152.xx) if the special credit is for 3 or more hours. If only one quarter of calculus was taken at another university, then 152.xx is required. 132 is accepted in place of 117.

**Or the course determined by math placement.

New for Autumn 2007, students with AP (Advanced Placement) credit for Math 150 and 151.xx are finished with their math for Architecture. We highly recommend that students take Math 152.xx, while the material is fresh and in case, they change majors in the future.

Arts, College of the (including School of Music)

Arts, College of the (including School of Music)

The College offers B.A., B.F.A., B.A.E., B.S.D., B.M., and B.M.E. degrees. The College has degree programs in several departments, including Art; Art Education; Dance; History of Art; Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design; Theatre; and Music. The math requirement will not depend on the department but on the degree the student is pursuing. Students should be advised to double-check all curriculum requirements directly with advisers in the College.

  • B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) degree:
    • Dance 620, 621
    • An approved Data Analysis course

 

  • B.S.D. (Bachelor of Science in Design ) degree:
    • Math 116 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC
    • An approved Data Analysis course

  • B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art) & B.A.E. (Bachelor of Art Education) degrees:
    • Math 116 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC
    • An approved Data Analysis course

  • B.M.E. (Bachelor of Music Education) & B.M. (Bachelor of Music) degrees:
    • Math 104 or equivalent approved Math & Logical Analyasis GEC.
    • An approved Data Analysis course
*CS&E 201 or 204 is recommended for Music Theory and Music Composition majors.

  • B.A (Bachelor of Arts in Art, Theatre, History of Art, or Music, etc...) degree:
  • These programs follow the standard GEC curriculum for a B.A. GEC curriculum for Arts and Sciences (see ASC link).

 

Note: Students must fulfill the Basic Skills req of 075/104/L,M,N,R regardless of completion of CS&E or Philosophy.


Arts and Sciences, Colleges of the

Arts and Sciences, Colleges of the

ASC requires Math Course Code L, M, N, or R, or completion of Math 075 or 104 to fulfill the basic skills requirement.

For all B.A. options, in addition to the above, the GEC or GER requires the following:
A) For non-honors students (some programs may require specific data analysis courses which require a prerequisite of at least Math 116. Please confer with your assigned academic advisor.):

  1. One course selected from:
    • Math (116 or above) or
    • Philosophy 150 or 250 or
    • Computer Science & Engineering (101 or 200 level or above) or
    • Linguistics 280 or 384 or
    • any statistics course except those approved for Data Analysis
  2. an approved Data Analysis course.

B) For honors students, confer with honors advisor.


All B.S. options require at least Math 151.xx and 152.xx or equivalent.

Those programs with a * listed under the B.A. column have only the standard requirements as described above for the B.A. options.

MAJOR B.A. B.S.
Actuarial Science 151.xx through 254.xx plus more 151.xx through 254.xx plus more
African-American and African Studies * N/A
Ancient History and Classics * N/A
Anthropology Math 116 or higher as a prerequisite for Stats 145
N/A
Anthropological Sciences
(no B.A.)
151.xx, 152.xx
Arabic * N/A
Art * N/A
Astronomy (no B.A.) 151.xx through 254.xx, 415.xx, 513, 568
Aviation * (130 or 148 recommended)
151.xx, 152.xx
Aviation Management
130
151.xx, 152.xx
Biochemistry 254.xx 151.xx through 254.xx
Biology 151.xx 151.xx, 152.xx
Chemistry 153.xx 151.xx through 254.xx, 255.xx or 415.xx
Chinese * N/A
Classics * N/A
Communication * N/A
Comparative Studies * N/A
Computer & Information Science 153.xx, 366 plus more depending on option 151.xx, 152.xx, 153.xx, 366, 566 plus more depending on option
Criminology Math 116 or higher as prereq for Soc H549; otherwise, see above. N/A
Earth Sciences, School of
151.xx (plus more depending on option) 151.xx, 152.xx, 153.xx (254.xx optional)
Economics 116 (132 preferred) 151.xx, 152.xx (153.xx recommended)
English * N/A
Entomology 150 151.xx, 152.xx
Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology
148 and Stat 145
151.xx, 152.xx
Film Studies
*
N/A
French * N/A
 
Geographic Information Systems
(no B.A.)
151.xx, 152.xx 
Geography-Atmospheric Science & Climatology concentration
(no B.A.) 151.xx through 254.xx,415.xx 
Geography-People, Society, & Environment 116
N/A
Geography-Urban and Regional Studies 116
N/A
German * N/A
Hebrew * N/A
History * N/A
History of Art * N/A
International Studies * N/A
Islamic Studies * N/A
Italian * N/A
Japanese * N/A
Jewish Studies * N/A
Journalism * N/A
Linguistics * N/A
Mapping and Land Information Science (no B.A.) 151.xx through 254.xx plus more
Mathematics 151.xx through 254.xx plus more 151.xx through 254.xx plus more
Medieval and Renaissance Studies * N/A
Microbiology 151.xx 151.xx, 152.xx
Middle Childhood Interdisciplinary Major

105,106,107,
and 148,150,117 or 151.xx,152.xx,
and CS&E 200 or 201
and Stat 135 or 145;
or confer w/ASC advisor

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Beginning with incoming students Au08 whose one area of concentration is Mathematics :
Math 150 or higher or placement level L; and
Math 108, 109; and
Stat 145; and
Math 110, 111, 212; and
CS&E 200 or 201

N/A
Modern Greek * N/A
Molecular Genetics 151.xx 151.xx, 152.xx
Music * N/A
Philosophy * N/A
Physics (no B.A.) 151.xx-254.xx (or equivalent), 415.xx (or 255.xx), 513 (or 551); Depending on option, more math may be required, like 568 or 571
Physiological Optics 151.xx 151.xx, 152.xx
Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology 151.xx 151.xx, 152.xx
Political Science * N/A
Pre-Dentistry (Area of Interest) 150 (OSU program)
151.xx, 152.xx (plus more depending on major)
Portuguese * N/A
Pre-Law (Area of Interest) * (OSU program) N/A
Pre-Medicine (Area of Interest) 151.xx (OSU program) 151.xx, 152.xx (plus more depending on major)
Pre-Optometry (Area of Interest) 151.xx (OSU program)
151.xx, 152.xx (plus more depending on major)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Area of Interest) 150 (need a grade >=C for OSU program) 151.xx, 152.xx (plus more depending on major)
Psychology 116 (prereq to Stat 145); If credit for Math 148 or higher or Math Placement M or L, see Psych advisor. 151.xx, 152.xx
Religious Studies * N/A
Russian * N/A
Security & Intelligence
*
N/A
Sociology & Criminology
* N/A
Speech and Hearing Science 148 or higher (preferably 150) N/A
Theatre * N/A
World Literatures
*
N/A
Women's Studies * N/A
Zoology 148 151.xx, 152.xx

Business, Max M. Fisher College of

Business, Max M. Fisher College of

Completion of Math 132 or 152.xx is necessary for admission to the College. Each area requires 131 and 132, as well as Stat 133. Some special Majors may require the 150 sequence--interested students should consult an academic counselor in the College of Business. Honors students and other interested students are encouraged to take the 150's sequence.

Accounting 131, 132
Economics in Business 131, 132
Finance 131, 132
Human Resources 131, 132
Information Systems 131, 132, 366
International Business Administration 131, 132
Marketing 131, 132
Operations Mgt. 131, 132
Real Estate and Urban Analysis 131, 132
Risk Management & Insurance 131, 132
Special Major 131,132
Logistics Management
131, 132
General Business (Extended Campuses  Only)
131, 132

Dentistry, College of

Dentistry, College of

  • Dental Hygiene - Must have credit (with a grade >= C-) for at least 104 or take a higher course based on math placement score or take CIS, or Logic
  • Pre-Dentistry 148, 150, or higher

Education and Human Ecology, College of

Education

Most teacher licensure programs are delivered as Masters level programs (except Physical Education, Business Education, Special Education, and Technology Education). As a result, undergraduate degrees in a subject area will be required for entry into these graduate/licensure programs and consequently the mathematics requirement will depend upon the undergraduate major selected. Several non-teaching programs are available at the undergraduate level.

Undergraduate Education PAES Majors
Sport & Leisure Studies 1 math course above 104
  • Physical Education/Teacher Education (Licensure) Track
  • Sport Leadership and Sport Humanities (Non-Licensure) Track
Technical Education & Training
  130
  • Business Education/Teacher Education (Licensure) Track
  • Corporate Training and Development (Non-Licensure) Track

Special Education (Licensure)

105 (B- or better for admission) & 106 (C- or better)
Exercise Science (148 (C- or better) & 150) or level L
  • Exercise Science (Non-Licensure) Track
  • Health Promotions (Non-Licensure) Track
Family and Consumer Sciences Education  (105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M) & (106, 131, 150 or higher; or Phil 150 ; or CS&E 101 or 200) - Must have a C- or better for all the Math above 104
Undergraduate Education T&L Majors
Technology Education

Math Placement R or Math 075 or 104 & 1 math course above 104

(C- or better is required in at least one of the two courses)

Human Ecology

Except for the B.S. in Nutrition, each degree program requires two quanitative and logical analysis courses; or a Mathematics placement level L or M and one additional quantitative and logical analysis course. Additional requirements are indicated below by specific area.

Consumer Sciences

Major
First course
Second Course
Hospitality Management
130 or level M
CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202
Fashion and Retail Studies 130, 148 or level M
CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202
Consumer and Family Financial Services (All options)
130, 148, or level M CS&E 101, 200, 201, or 202

Human Development and Family Sciences

Major First Course
Second Course
Early Childhood Development 105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M
106, 131, 132, 150, or higher; or Phil 150; or CS&E 101 or 200
For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Early Childhood
105
106 (GEC) and 107 (professional specialization of
the major
 For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Middle Childhood with a Math Concentration (for students entering prior to Au08) 105
106; 107; One of (148, 150-recommended, 568); One of (111-recommended, 117, 151.xx); One of (Stat 135, 145, 427-428); One of (CS&E 101, 201 or 221)

For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Middle Childhood with a Math Concentration (for students entering Au08)

108  109; 110; 150; 111; Stat 145; One of (CS&E 101, 201 or 221)
For students intending to apply to M.Ed in Middle Childhood 105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M 106, 131, 132, 150, or higher; or Phil 150; or CS&E 101 or 200. Also 107 recommended; More courses needed if doing Math Concentration.
Family Studies (All options)
105, 116, 130, or 148 or level M
106, 131, 150, or higher; or Phil 150 or CS&E 101 or 200


Human Nutrition

Major First Course
Second Course
Nutrition & Community Health
116, 130, or 148 or level M
CS&E 101 or 200
Dietetics

116, 130, or 148 or level M CS&E 101 or 200
Nutrition (BS)
150
none
Nutrition in Industry
130 or 148 or level M
CS&E 101 or 200

Engineering, College of

Engineering, College of

Each area requires the calculus courses, Math 151.xx, 152.xx, 153.xx, 254.xx (Grade of C- or better needed in 151.xx and 152.xx). The calculus requirements may also be fulfilled with any version of the 151.xx sequences, the accelerated or honors calculus sequences. The requirements beyond Multivariable Calculus are indicated below.

Aeronautical & Aerospace Eng. 415.xx
Aviation 255.xx, 366
Biomedical Eng. 415.xx
Food, Agricultural and Biological Eng. 415.xx (strongly preferred, but 255.xx acceptable)
Chemical & Biomolecular Eng. 415.xx and one of 366, 512, 513, 514, 530, 551, 568, 571, CS & E 541, Stat 420, 427
Civil & Environmental Eng. 255.xx or 415.xx
Computer Science & Engineering
366, 566
  • Software Option
568 or 571
  • Hardware-Software Option
415.xx or 568 or 571
  • Information Option
568 or 571
  • Information & Computation Assurance Option
568, 571, 647, or 648
Electrical & Computer Engineering
 
  • EE Specialization
415.xx, 571 (preferred) or 568, Math 530 or Stat 427
  • Computer Eng. Specialization (CpE)
366, 415.xx, 571 (preferred) or 568, Math 530 or Stat 427
Engineering Physics 415.xx, 513 or 551, and 568 or 571
Environmental Engineering
415.xx
Geomatics Engineering 568, Stat 245
Industrial Systems Engineering 255.xx (preferred) or 415.xx, 571(preferred) or 568, Stat 427 & 428
Materials Science & Eng. 415.xx
Mechanical Engineering 415.xx
Welding Engineering 255.xx (preferred) or 415.xx and ISE 406
Biomedical Engineering (beg. Au09)
415.xx, Stat 427

 

Environment and Natural Resources, School of

Environment and Natural Resources, School of

Each major requires a different level of math; please see chart below.  A Data Analysis course is required for all majors:  ENR 222 (preferred) or Stat 145 or H&CS 260 or Animal Sci 260 or both Stat 528 & Stat 529.  Stat 135 is allowed for the new Parks, Recreation & Tourism, and Environmental Policy & Management majors only.

Environmental Science Math 150, 151.xx, 152.xx
Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife Math 150, 151.xx
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Math 130, 148
Environmental Policy & Management
Math 130, 148

Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of (formerly Agriculture, College of)

Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of (formerly Agriculture, College of) 

The College of FAES requires either Math 130 or 148 for all Major programs. In practice, however, many Agriculture majors will need 148 as a prerequisite to physics and other courses. The list below shows which majors can now be done with only 130. Some majors also have additional math requirements, as listed below. An approved data analysis class is also required in each program.

Important note - the College will not accept 116 as a substitute for 130 or 148. Students who have completed 116 and switch to Agriculture will have to take an additional course.

Agribusiness & Applied Econ
130, 131
Agricultural Communication 130 or 148
Agriculture Systems Management 148 or (130, 131)
Construction Systems Management        
148 or (130, 131)
Agricultural & Extension Education Certification 148
Agricultural & Extension Education Noncertification 130 or 148
Animal Sciences 148 (150, if Pre-Vet  )
Crop Science 148
Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering 254.xx, 415.xx (strongly preferred, but 255.xx acceptable)
Food Business Mgt. 130 or 148
Food Science 151
Landscape Horticulture 130 or 148
Nutrition 150 
Plant Health Management 130 or 148
Pre-Vet
150 w/C or better
Professional Golf Management
130 or 148
Turfgrass Science 130 or 148

Nursing, College of

Nursing, College of

To be admitted to the nursing major in the College of Nursing, the prerequisites include science courses which would in turn have prerequisites of mathematics at least through 075 (or Course Code L, M, N, or R.)

Students then must get credit for Math 116, 130, 148, 150 or higher plus an approved Data Analysis course.

Pharmacy, College of

Pharmacy, College of

Mathematics through Math 152.xx is required for admission to the College of Pharmacy BSPS program and PharmD. 

Social Work, College for

Social Work, College for

In order to fulfill the mathematics requirement for the College of Social Work, students must complete one of the following:  have a Mathematics Course Code L, M, or N, or successfully completed Math 104 or Math 116 or higher (consult an advisor for the other options).  Social Work 570, a Data Analysis course, is also required for the Social Work major.