STEM Math Requirements

STEM: Your major requires Calculus

Your major requires Calculus

You will be able to choose to take Pre-Calculus first or go straight to Calculus (if you meet the pre-requisite).

You you are eligible to register for Calculus (MATH 226) if you finished: 

  1. High school Pre-Calculus with a B or better, or
  2. High school Calculus with a C or better

If you qualify for Calculus

Step 4: For All Pathways
  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus. Since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take CALCULUS" button, then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is a confirmation that you have completed the pre-requisites for Calculus.
    • If you have met one of these pre-requisites, select "Yes I am certain I want to take Calculus and I can document success in precalculus".
    • If you have met the pre-requisites but are considering a refresher, click "No, I am considering taking Pre-calculus" and follow the directions found here instead.
  • The sixth page contains information about AP scores - if this information pertains to you, please make a note of the directions listed.
    • Either way, click the "Continue" button.
  • The seventh page lists two options, please choose the button that is accurate for you. 
  • This is the final questions, please choose which button is accurate for you then click "Submit My Course Choice"

If you do not qualify for Calculus

Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 1 and 2

Since you have decided to take Pre-Calculus and are on pathway 1 or 2, you will sign up for MATH 199 our pre-calculus course.  

Follow these directions to submit this choice:

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take PreCalculus" button then click the next arrow.  
  • The fifth page asks about your Math Category/Pathway Number. Choose the button that says "Category 1 or 2" then click the "continue" button.
  • The sixth page is where you confirm that you have chosen Pre-Calculus. Please choose "MATH 199: Pre-Calculus" and click the "Submit My Course Choice" button.
Step 4: Students in Math Pathways 3 and 4

Since you have decided to take Pre-Calculus and are on pathway 3 or 4, you will have two options:

  • One semester, stand alone section: MATH 199 (3 units total)
  • Two semester stretch sections: MATH 197 in fall AND MATH 198 in spring (6 units total)

Follow these directions to choose which version is best for you:

  • The fourth page is regarding majors that require calculus, since your major does require calculus, select "Yes, I plan on a science or economics major and plan to take PreCalculus" button then click the next arrow.
  • The fifth page is informational, read the text and then click the "next" arrow.
  • The sixth page provides information about the two options. Read carefully and then click the "Continue" button.
  • The next several pages are questions about your preferred learning style, read each questions carefully, click your selected preference, then click the next arrow.
  • The page that comes up will show which version the exercise recommends - this is just a recommendation based on your answers to the previous questions. 
    • It is up to you if you want to follow the recommendation or not.
    • Click on the button that indicates the option you would prefer (MATH 199 or MATH 197/198).
    • There is an optional section to indicate why you made your choice.
  • Click on "Submit My Course Choice"