Mathematics Course Codes
NOTE: This chart represents the general guidelines for math placements and exhibits the highest course in which students may enroll.
| Math Course Code | Natural Sciences, Computer Sci., ENG, Pharm, Math, Pre-Med., SBS-B.S., ASC-B.S. | Business Majors | Social Science, Humanities ASC-B.A., Arts Majors | Education and Human Ecology (most Majors) | Agriculture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-calculus | 151 | 131 or 151a | See Advisor |
See advisor |
131, 150, or 151 |
| M-precalculus | 150 or 151b | 130,131b , 150 or 151b | 116 or 150 | See advisor |
131b or 150 |
| N-college algebra | 148 | 130 | 116, 130, or 148 | 105, 116, 130 or 148 | 130 or 148 |
| R-intermediate algebra | 104 | 104 | 116 | 104, 105, 116 | 104 |
| S-elementary algebra | 050 or 075 | 050 or 075 | 050 or 075 | 050 or 075 | 050 or 075 |
| T-elementary algebra | 050 | 050 | 050 | 050 | 050 |
| U-undetermined level | Needs to take the math placement test again on campus, preferably at Orientation. | ||||
a) Recommended by Business college.
b) By permission only. See questions 6 on the "Frequently Asked Questions about Mathematics Placement". Students who fail calculus Autumn quarter, must revert back to their original placement for Winter (i.e. 150 or 130).
MATH COURSE SEQUENCING CHART
*Math 104 can also serve as a prerequisite for Math 116, but 104 is NOT recommended for HUM and most SBS students.
Last updated by Diana Bevilacqua on 05/17/07