This is the pathway for students who need to take MATH 90 - Precalculus Algebra or a higher-level class to satisfy the math requirement for their major. This is typically for students who want to major in the physical sciences, data science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students who are interested in Data Science are encouraged to take Math 108.
Placement into Calculus (Fall 2025)
Placement directly into Calculus 1 without support requires two semesters of passing grades in high school Integrated Math 4, Precalculus, or equivalent (with C or higher). Placement directly into Calculus 1 with support requires two semesters of passing grades in high school of Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent (with C or higher). If a student does not meet these requirements, then they are required to complete prerequisites based off their placement to become eligible for Calculus.
The following are the official placement rules and recommendations to help students choose a course:
High School Performance | Students Can Enroll In | Students Cannot Enroll In |
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Successful completion or demonstration through CPL of Integrated Math 4, Precalculus, or equivalent. For Precalculus - two semesters with a C or better. Note: Combo Algebra 2/Precalculus not eligible. | - Option 1: MATH 110A - Calculus 1 (5 units)
- Option 2: MATH 110A+110S - Calculus 1 With Support (7 units)
- Option 3: MATH 100A* - Short Calculus 1 (3 units)
- Option 4: MATH 75 - Mathematical Analysis for Business (3 units)
- Option 5: MATH 75+75S - Mathematical Analysis for Business with Support (5 units)
| - MATH 101
- MATH 101S
- MATH 98
- MATH 90
- MATH 90S
- MATH 95
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Successful completion or demonstration through CPL of Integrated Math 3, Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent. Two semesters of Intermediate Algebra (Algebra 2) or equivalent with a grade of C or better. | - Option 1 (not UC Transferable): MATH 98 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (7 units)
- Option 2: MATH 101 - Beginning Calculus (4 units)
- Option 3: MATH 101+101S - Beginning Calculus With Support (6 units)
- Option 4: MATH 110A+110S - Calculus 1 With Support (7 units)
- Option 5: MATH 100A* - Short Calculus 1 (3 units)
- Option 6: MATH 75 - Mathematical Analysis for Business (3 units)
- Option 7: MATH 75+75S - Mathematical Analysis for Business with Support (5 units)
| - MATH 110A (without support)
- MATH 90
- MATH 90S
- MATH 95
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Student did not successfully complete or demonstrate though CPL: Intermediate Algebra, Integrated Math 3, or equivalent. | - Option 1: MATH 90+90S - Precalculus Algebra with support (8 units)
- Option 2: (not UC Transferable): MATH 95 - Trigonometry (3 units)
- Option 3: MATH 75+75S - Mathematical Analysis for Business with Support (5 units)
- Option 4: MATH 100A* - Short Calculus 1 (3 units)
| - MATH 98
- MATH 101
- MATH 101S
- MATH 110A
- MATH 110S
- MATH 75 (without support)
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Check out the Algebra Bridge in the Online Math Lab if you would like to strengthen your Algebra skills!
*Most majors that require calculus will require MATH 110A, not MATH 100A. Majors that may accept MATH 100A include Biology and Environmental Science. Check with a counselor or the Math Advisor about which calculus class is right for you!