The Mathematics Department of Santa Monica College has created a variety of courses in particular sequences designed to serve as many students as possible. Your individual goals and transfer plans determine which sequence is appropriate. Please carefully review the information provided by the Counseling Department. In particular, you should start with "Welcome and Getting Started." Another area that you might want to review is "Areas of Study." If after reviewing this information, you are still in doubt as to which sequence of classes to pursue, you should seek the advice of a knowledgeable transfer counselor before you start a transfer-level sequence.
The information below is provided as a general guide only. Individual transfer programs and institutions may have specific requirements or recommendations. All students should confirm that these suggestions align with their educational plan and transfer program criteria.
Transfer Level Course Sequence Information
Traditional College Trigonometry based Calculus Sequence
If you have not taken the equivalent of high school integrated math 4, trigonometry, or pre-calculus the following sequence is recommended. Please check your placement before enrolling.
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 and 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Math 2(Pre-calculus) or Math 2+2C (Pre-calculus with support) or Math 6 (Modern Mathematics Methods for STEM Majors) or Math 6+6C (Modern Mathematical Methods for Stem Majors with Support) |
Math 7 or Math 7+7C (Calculus 1) |
Math 8 (Calculus 2) |
Math 10 (Discrete Structures), Math 11 (Multivariable Calculus), Math 13 (Linear Algebra) or Math 15 (Differential Equations) |
If you placed directly into Calculus One or Calculus One with Support by having taken high school integrated math 4, trigonometry, pre-caclulus of the equivalent the following sequence is recommended:
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 and 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Math 7 or Math 7+7C (Calculus 1) |
Math 8 (Calculus 2) |
Math 10 (Discrete Structures), Math 11 (Multivariable Calculus), Math 13 (Linear Algebra) or Math 15 (Differential Equations) |
This sequence is appropriate for students who intend to major in computer science, engineering, mathematics, one of the physical/natural/life sciences, or most UC-bound Business majors. The Mathematics Department recommends that Math 11 and Math 15 are completed prior to Math 13. What, if any, courses in terms 4 and 5 need to be completed is dependent on the student's major and transfer institution.
Non-trigonometry based Calculus Sequence
If you on the business track you can take the following sequence as an option. Please note many schools will also accept the Math 7 and Math 8 sequence:
| Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|
| Math 28 (Calculus 1 for Business and Social Science) | Math 29 (Calculus 2 for Business and Social Science) |
This sequence is appropriate if you intend to major in economics, business or one of the social sciences at CSU and some private colleges that do not need trigonometry-based calculus. Some have an additional requirement of Math 54 (Statistics). Please check with your transfer school to make sure which sequence they accept for transfer.
Elementary School Teacher
| Term 1 |
|---|
| Math 41 (Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers) |
This sequence is intended for students interested in becoming an Elementary School Teacher. Additional information can be found on the K-12 Teacher Education page or in a comprehensive guide provided by the Teacher Preparation Advisement Guide
(opens in new window) . Math 41 (Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers) - DOES NOT fulfill the Math
requirement for admission at some CSU's or Area B4 on the CSU E Pattern. Students
may need to also take Math 54 (Statistics).
Liberal Studies
| Term 1 |
|---|
| Math 21 (Finite Mathematics) or Math 21+21C (Finite Mathematics with Support) or Math 54 (Statistics) or Math 54+54C (Statistics with support) |
This sequence is appropriate for students who intend to major in the liberal arts or the social sciences.