Great news! With the implementation of AB 705 and AB 1705, you can now enroll into transfer-level math courses that meet your major and educational goals. Once you know your math placement, view the Mathematics Learning Sequence Chart.
Please be sure to meet with a counselor to determine what math course is the best option for you. If you are unsure what your placement is, please contact testing@miracosta.edu.
Math Placement
With AB 1705, your placement is tied to your declared major and determined by the multiple measures information you've provided to MiraCosta.
Courses listed on this placement page may not necessarily count towards general education for transfer. Please consult with a counselor or visit assist.org for more information on transfer and articulation.
Calculus-based Majors
Some majors at MiraCosta are calculus-based, meaning you will need to complete calculus as part of your major preparation. Your placement reflects this and sets you on the path to complete your educational goals.
The chart below provides more information on how placement for calculus-based majors is determined:
CALCULUS-BASED MAJORS |
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|---|---|---|
| CODE | HS MATH COURSE | COURSE ELIGIBILITY |
| STEM1 | Did not pass IM 3, Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent | MATH 126S; MATH 126; MATH 135; MATH 150S |
| STAT* C1000E; C1000; C1000H | ||
| STEM2 | Passed IM 3, Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent | MATH 135; MATH 150S |
| STAT* C1000E; C1000; C1000H | ||
| STEM3 | Passed IM 4, Trig, PreCalc, or equivalent | MATH 150S; MATH 150; MATH 150H |
| STAT* C1000E; C1000; C1000H | ||
IM = Integrated Math
Majors that do not require calculus
Non-calculus-based majors are those that do not require calculus as part of MiraCosta's major preparation. Your placement is determined by your high school math coursework and grades. Your math course choice will be dependent on your stated major, educational goal, and any major requirements.
Consult with a counselor to determine the right math class for you to get started on the path to complete your educational goals.
The chart below provides more information on how math placement for non-calculus-based majors is determined.
NON-CALCULUS-BASED MAJORS |
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|---|---|---|
| CODE | HS MATH COURSE | COURSE ELIGIBILITY |
| MMAT2 | None | MATH 102; MATH 105; MATH 112; MATH 115; MATH 126S |
| STAT C1000E; Non-math stats | ||
| MMAT3 | No Precalc | MATH 102; MATH 105; MATH 112; MATH 115; MATH 126S |
| STAT C1000E; STAT C1000; STAT C1000H; Non-math stats | ||
| MMAT5 | OR enrolled in Precalculus | MATH 102; MATH 105; MATH 112; MATH 115; MATH 126S; MATH 126; MATH 135 |
| STAT C1000E; C1000; C1000H; Non-math stats | ||
| MMAT6 | AND Passed IM 4*, Trig, PreCalc or higher | MATH 102; MATH 105; MATH 112; MATH 115; 126S; MATH 126; MATH 135; MATH 150S; MATH 150; MATH 150H |
| STAT C1000E; STAT C1000; STAT C1000H; Non-math stats | ||
Math Course Information
Want more information on the math courses available to you? Check out our Math Course information below to learn about each course.
- Math 102: Math Fundamentals- Mathematics for Life
- Math 103S: Statistics with Integrated Support
- Math 103: Statistics
- Math 105: Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics I
- Math 106: Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics II
- Math 112: Algebraic Concepts for Problem Solving
- Math 115: Calculus with Applications
- Math 126S: Precalculus I- College Algebra with Integrated Support
- Math 126: Precalculus I- College Algebra
- Math 131: Precalculus II- Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
- Math 150: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- Math 155: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- Math 226: Discrete Mathematics
- Math 260: Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
- Math 265: Differential Equations
- Math 270: Linear Algebra
