Mathematics Requirements
Three courses in mathematics, which include two courses in calculus and one additional course chosen from the approved list.
Calculus courses:
- MATH 10A or 20A
- MATH 10B or 20B
Approved list of mathematics courses:
- MATH 10C - Calculus III
- MATH 20C - Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- MATH 11 - Calculus-based Introductory Probability and Statistics
- MATH 18 - Linear Algebra (formerly MATH 20F)
- PHIL 10 - Introduction to Logic
This requirement must be taken for a Letter Grade.
Note: Please verify mathematics courses required by major and/or minor department.
Math Placement Exam
The Math Placement Exam (MPE) is required for all new students unless you have one of the following exemptions:
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AP Calculus AB (or AB subscore) score of 2 or higher.
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IB Higher Level Math score of 5 or higher.
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SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 score of 600 or higher for MATH 10A or MATH 4C; 650 or higher for MATH 20A.
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Community college or university course in calculus with a grade C- or better.
The Math Placement Exam (MPE) may be retaken after 60 days. See the Math Testing and Placement website for more information.
Math Placement Based on AP and IB Scores
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MATH PLACEMENT BASED ON AP AND IB SCORES AP SCORES |
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AP EXAM
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1
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2
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3
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4 or 5
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AB score 3, 4, 5 |
Take the MPE
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Enroll in:
MATH 4C or MATH 10A |
Enroll in: |
Enroll in:
MATH 20B or MATH 10B |
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BC* score 3, 4, 5 |
Use AB subscore
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Use AB subscore
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Enroll in:
MATH 20B (for 2 units) or MATH 10C |
Enroll in: *Math Majors with a BC score of 5 can take the honors calculus sequence: |
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IB SCORE - HIGHER LEVEL EXAM
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5, 6 or 7
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(8 units)
Enroll in MATH 20B or 10B |
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NOTE: If Topic 9-Option: Calculus complete, petition Math Department for both 20A and 20B credit. |
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