Mathematics Course Prerequisites for Baccalaureate Level Courses

Math 112 | Math 116 | Math 117 | Math 118 | Math 119 | Math 141 | Math 142 | Math 143 | Math 161 | Math 221 | Math 227 | MAPE Information

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Math 112, Math 116, or Math 227

Prerequisite: Credit in Math 96 or Math 115 at Cal Poly, or appropriate Math Placement Level

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Math 117

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in Math 115 or Math 116

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Math 118

Prerequisite: Any of the following:

• New SAT Test: A score of 570 or above on the mathematics section of the new SAT*
• Old SAT Test: A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the old SAT reasoning test
• SAT Subject Test: A score of 550 or above on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)*
• A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test
• An appropriate score on the MAPE

*Please see the bottom of the page for info on changes to the SAT.

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Math 119

Prerequisite: Any of the following:

• New SAT Test: A score of 570 or above on the mathematics section of the new SAT*
• Old SAT Test: A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the old SAT reasoning test
• SAT Subject Test: A score of 550 or above on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)*
• A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test
• An appropriate score on the MAPE

*Please see the bottom of the page for info on changes to the SAT.

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Math 141

Prerequisite: Any of the following:

• New SAT Test: A score of 620 or above on the mathematics section of the new SAT*
• Old SAT Test: A score of 600 or above on the mathematics section of the old SAT reasoning test
• SAT Subject Test: A score of 600 or above on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)*
• A score of 26 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test
• Credit in either Math 117, Math 118, or Math 119, or equivalent
• An appropriate score on the MAPE

*Please see the bottom of the page for info on changes to the SAT

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Math 142

Prerequisite: Any of the following:

• A score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Calculus exam (AB or BC)
• A grade of C- or better in Math 141 at Cal Poly, or its equivalent

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Math 143

Prerequisite: Any of the following:

• A score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Calculus exam (BC) 
• A grade of C- or better in Math 142 at Cal Poly, or its equivalent

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Math 161 or Math 221

Prerequisite: Any of the following: 

• New SAT Test: A score of 620 or above on the mathematics section of the new SAT*
• Old SAT Test: A score of 600 or above on the mathematics section of the old SAT reasoning test
• SAT Subject Test: A score of 600 or above on the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)
• Credit in either Math 117, Math 118, or Math 119 or equivalent
• An appropriate score on the MAPE

*Please see the bottom of the page for info on changes to the SAT

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Mathematics Placement Examination (MAPE) Information

Please Note: Not all students need to take the MAPE. See the exemptions listed above to check your eligibility for the course in which you plan to enroll.

Math Placement and Requirements

MAPE Information

 

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