Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Holt Hall, Room 101
mathdept@csuchico.edu
530-898-6111

Department Chair
Dr. Kevin McGown

Academic Year Hours (Aug-May)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Summer Hours (Jun 5-Aug 11)
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday–Thursday

College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management

Find your major below and expand for GE B4 advising based on placement level or ALEKS PPL results and review first year course options to learn more.
You should always confirm requirements and degree planning with the University Catalog, academic advisors, and campus e-advising tools.
Reminder: first-year students are required to take math/quantitative reasoning and written communication course(s) within their first year (GE Area A2 & B4 if not already completed; per CSU Supportive Pathways for First-Year Students ensured by the CSU Chancellor's Office).

Advising for College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management (ECC): STEM

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Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Robotics (AMAR)

**Advising for Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Robotics**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-100	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete	Math Complete
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 119 Precalculus ** See Advising Note	MATH 105 or MATH Complete

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 105.

Civil Engineering: All Options (CIVL)

**Advising for Civil Engineering: All Options**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 260 Differential Equations	MATH 314 Statistics for Science & Technology or MATH 350 Intro to Probability & Statistics
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 260 Differential Equations Third Year: MATH 314 or MATH 350
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II PHYS 204A Third Year: *MATH 260* & *MATH 314* or *MATH 350*
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 260 & MATH 314 or MATH 350

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

Computer Engineering (CMPE)

**Advising for Computer Engineering**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics	MATH 260 Differential Equations Third Year: MATH 350* Intro to Probability & Stats*
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics Third Year: MATH 260 & MATH 350
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 217, MATH 260 & MATH 350
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 217, MATH 260 & MATH 350

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

Computer Information Systems (CINS)

**Advising for Computer Information Systems**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
Calculus Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics & MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete	Math Complete
Calculus Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics & MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete
Calculus Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus & MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics
Calculus Route GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry & MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note +See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note +See Advising Note If 109 or 120, MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics
Statistics Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL76-100	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics		MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Statistics Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL61-75	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	+See Advising Note	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics	MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Statistics Route GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	+See Advising Note	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics	MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Statistics Route GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & 005L Foundational MATH B	+See Advising Note	MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics +See Advising Note	MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

+You should have a 76 or higher in ALEKS PPL to enroll in CSCI 111 in preparation for CSCI/MATH 217 and CSCI 211.

Computer Science (CSCI)

**Advising for Computer Science**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II & MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics		Third Year: MATH 314* Applied Statistics*
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II & MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics	Third Year: MATH 314* Applied Statistics*
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I & MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 314
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note +See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II & MATH 217 Discrete Mathematics Third Year: MATH 314

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

+You should have a 76 or higher in ALEKS PPL to enroll in CSCI 111 in preparation for CSCI/MATH 217 and CSCI 211.

Concrete Industry Management (CIMT)

**Advising for Concrete Industry Management**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-100	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete	Math Complete
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics	Math Complete
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 119 Precalculus ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 105 or MATH Complete

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 105.

Construction Management (CMGT)

**Advising for Construction Management**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	Math Complete	Math Complete	Math Complete
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	Math Complete	Math Complete
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	Math Complete
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, Math Complete

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

Electrical Engineering (EENG)

**Advising for Electrical/Electronic Engineering**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III	MATH 260 Differential Equations Third Year: *MATH 350* Intro to Probability & Statistics
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III Third Year: MATH 260 & MATH 350
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 220, MATH 260 & MATH 350
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II See Advising Note Third Year: MATH 220, MATH 260 & MATH 350**

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

Mechanical Engineering (MECH)

**Advising for Mechanical Engineering**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III	MATH 260 Differential Equations
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 260 Differential Equations PHYS 204B Third Year: MATH 220
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 220 & MATH 260
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II See Advising Note Third Year: MATH 220 & MATH 260**

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

Mechatronic Engineering (MECA)

**Advising for Mechatronic Engineering**
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment	First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 260 Differential Equations	Math Complete
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II	MATH 260 Differential Equations
GE B4 Fulfilled^ or GE B4 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60	MATH 118 Trigonometry	MATH 119 Precalculus	MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I	MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II Third Year: MATH 260
GE B4 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*	MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Foundational MATH B	MATH 118 Trigonometry ** See Advising Note	MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I ** See Advising Note	If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I If 120, MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II See Advising Note Third Year: MATH 260**

^If your GE B4 credit is different from what is required in your major, you may still need to complete the requirement. Consult with your major advisor for further assistance and course substitution requests.

*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying in ALEKS PPL and consider reassessing before starting the course.

**If you earn below a B- in MATH 116+016L and/or MATH 118, take MATH 119. If you earn a B- or higher in both 116+016L and 118, that course combination can substitute for MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.

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Math for My Major

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ALEKS PPL Assessment

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STEM Major

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