- Pre-Nursing (PRNS)
Advising for Pre-Nursing
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment
Area 2 Required First Year
Additional Placement Advising
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Support Course for MATH 105
Enrollment in CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
^If your Area 2 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 and consider reassessing before starting your MATH course.
- Nutrition & Food Sciences (NUFS)^If your Area 2 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.
Advising for Nutrition & Food Sciences: All Options
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment
Area 2 Required First Year
Additional Placement Advising
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100 MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Support Course for MATH 105
Enrollment in CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
*If your ALEKS PPL assessment is below 45, you are strongly encouraged to continue studying and consider reassessing before starting your MATH course.
Advising for College of Natural Sciences
- Find your major below and expand for Area 2 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 1A & 2 if not already completed; per CSU Supportive Pathways for First-Year Students ensured by the CSU Chancellor's Office).
Advising for College of Natural Sciences (NS)
Advising for College of Natural Sciences: STEM
- Biochemistry (BCHEM)
Advising for Biochemistry
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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 Complete
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, take MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Third Year: MATH 121 or MATH 220
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
- Biological Sciences: All Options (BIOL)
Advising for Biological Sciences: All Options+
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Calculus Route (BS)+
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Calculus Route (BS)+
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Calculus Route (BS)+
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL PPL 46-60
MATH 118 Trigonometry
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Third Year: MATH 315
Calculus Route (BS)+
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*
MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Statistics Route (BS)+
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 130 Introduction to R
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Statistics Route (BS)+
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & 005L Support Course for MATH 105
MATH 130 Introduction to R
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (BA)
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (BA)
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & 005L Support Course for MATH 105
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.+You should meet with your major advisor to determine the appropriate math pathway based on your interests, skillsets, degree pathway, and future goals.
- Chemistry (CHEM)
Advising for Chemistry
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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 Complete
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Third Year: MATH 121 or MATH 220
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
- Environmental Science: All Options (ENSC)
Advising for Environmental Science: All Options
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60 MATH 118 Trigonometry
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, take MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Third Year: MATH 315
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
- Geology (GEOL)
Advising for Geology
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100 MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
If 109, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75 MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
If 109, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60 MATH 118 Trigonometry
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
If 109, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 120, take MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
If 109, take MATH 315 Applied Statistical Methods
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
- Geosciences (GEOS)
Advising for Geosciences
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100 MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 109, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Math Complete
Math Complete
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75 MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 109, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Math Complete
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60 MATH 118 Trigonometry
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 109, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
**See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
If 109, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
If 120, take MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II^
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
- Mathematics: All Options (MATH)
Advising for Mathematics: All Options
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100 MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
MATH 235 Elementary Linear Algebra
MATH 220 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
+Advising Note
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75 MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 121 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
MATH 235 Elementary Linear Algebra
+Advising Note
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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 235, MATH 220
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
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 121, 235, 220
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
+Certain MATH Options require MATH 260 Differential Equations that can be taken after MATH 121 is complete.
- Microbiology: All Options (MBIO)
Advising for Microbiology: All Options
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Calculus Route (BS)
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 76-100
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Calculus Route (BS)
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready &/or ALEKS PPL 61-75
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Calculus Route (BS)
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-60
MATH 118 Trigonometry
MATH 119 Precalculus
MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Calculus Route (BS)
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*
MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
** See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
MATH 119 Precalculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
** See Advising Note
If 119, MATH 109 Survey of Calculus or MATH 120 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Statistics Route
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 130 Introduction to R
Statistics Route
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45*
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics & MATH 005L Support Course for MATH 105
MATH 130 Introduction to R
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
+You should meet with your major advisor to determine the appropriate math pathway based on your interests, skillsets, degree pathway, and future goals.
- Natural Sciences (NSCI)
Advising for Natural Sciences
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 Ready or ALEKS PPL 46-100 MATH 118 Trigonometry
Math Complete
Math Complete
Math Complete
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
Enrollment in CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
Math Complete
Math Complete ^If your Area 2 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.
- Physics (PHYS)
Advising for Physics: All Options
Placement Level or ALEKS PPL Assessment First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Fulfilled^ or Area 2 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
Area 2 Ready with Support or ALEKS PPL 1-45* MATH 116 College Algebra & MATH 016L Support Course for MATH 116
MATH 118 Trigonometry
**See Advising Note
Enrollment in CHEM 111 requires Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning Ready
Area 2 with Support must be completed prior to be cleared as Area 2 Ready
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 121, MATH 220, MATH 260
^If your Area 2 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 hop over MATH 119, and you can move forward to 120.
