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Math Placement
Butte College is committed to helping you
complete transfer level math in your first year.
All students have access to transfer level Math; however, it is important to understand which math is required for your program before enrolling. Our new Butte College Career and Academic Profile gathers information like your high school records, college courses taken, and past academic experiences to make recommendations for your Math and English courses. Even with a low high school GPA you can be successful in a transfer level Math course. Below you will find helpful information to help you understand your Math course options.
Math Placement
Understanding Your Options
Below you will find helpful information to understand your Math course options based on your academic goal.
| Program of Study | Math Course Advice | |||
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| Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Biology AS-T, Construction Management | Are you ready for calculus? | Yes. Take MATH 30 | ||
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Not sure? Do you have a High School GPA > 2.6 and have you passed precalculus with a C or better? |
Yes: Take MATH 30 | |||
| No: Take MATH 28 or 28s | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology | Take MATH 20 | |||
| Drafting and CAD Technology | ||||
| Business Administration 2.0, Economics |
Was your high school GPA 2.5 or above? |
Yes Take MATH 18 |
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| Most Agriculture Programs | ||||
| Public Health Science, Nutrition and Food Science | ||||
| Environmental Science, Computer Information Systems | No Take MATH 18s |
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| Psychology, Political Science,Sociology | ||||
| Elementary Teacher Education, Liberal Studies | Was your high school GPA 2.5 or above? | Yes Take MATH 4 | ||
| No Take MATH 4s | ||||
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Most AS degrees not named above can freely choose which qualified math course to take to meet the math requirements for AS degrees Please consult the catalog and/or academic counseling if you are unsure of the math path for your educational goal. Note: Some goals will require more than one math course. |
Was your high school GPA 2.5 or above? | Yes CSU transfer or local degree only: MATH 4, MATH 11, MATH 20 Meets Math requirements for CSU/UC and local: MATH 5, MATH 18, MATH 26/26s | ||
| No CSU transfer or local degree only: MATH 4s or MATH 11 Meets Math requirements for CSU/UC and local: MATH 18s | ||||
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“With support classes” can be identified by “s” after the number (example MATH 4s). These courses are designed to provide students more direct learning support with smaller class sizes and more contact time with instructors than is available in the traditional non-s version. All students are encouraged to use Center for Academic Success (CAS) tutoring services. CAS services are free and will maximize the likelihood of student success. |
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*This information can vary based on your transfer university.
Please consult with a counselor to discuss the requirements for your chosen transfer
university.
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