Which math course should I take?
Mathematics
Upgrading/High school level courses
- Which math course at the level of math 10 or lower is right for me?
- Which math 11 level course is right for me?
- Which math 12 level course should I take?
- Which upgrading courses are best for engineering technology?
University Transfer courses
- Which calculus course is right for me?
- Download a PDF. Am I ready for MATH 073, MATH 100, MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 115?
- Which precalculus course is right for me?
- Which statistics course is right for me?
- Which math courses are required for science majors at UVic?
- Which courses should I take for a mathematics concentration in the Arts and Science Studies program or the Associate Degree or University Transfer to UVic?
Which math course up to and including math 10 is right for me?
Fundamental and intermediate level math courses include MATH 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 034, 037, 038, 052, 053 and 057. Please contact us for more information.
Which math 11 level course is right for me?
MATH 072 & MATH 073 Advanced Mathematics 1 & 2 are offered at night in a self-paced format. You can work through the material at your own rate and get help from your instructor when you need it. Together, MATH 072 & 073 provide a full academic math 11.
MATH 135 Career Algebra is a 3 hr/wk lecture course designed primarily for entry into the Business diploma programs, the Criminal Justice program and MATH 116. MATH 135 may be used as a prerequisite for all courses and programs at the college which currently list MATH 072 as a prerequisite.
MATH 137 Algebra & Triangle Trigonometry is an 8 hr/wk lecture course that may be used as an alternative to math 11 for entry into any Camosun course or program. If you need math 11 for entry into a program at another institution, you must confirm with that institution that MATH 137 will be an acceptable alternative. We can help you. Please contact us at math@camosun.bc.ca.
| Your Needs | Choices |
|---|---|
| I need a course to satisfy a math prerequisite to enter a Business diploma program or the Criminal Justice program or MATH 116. | MATH 135 (lecture) or MATH 072 (self-paced) |
I need an alternative to math 11 to qualify for a Camosun program or course. |
MATH 137 (lecture) or MATH 072 + 073 (self-paced) |
| I need a math 11 course that I can use for programs outside of Camosun.* | MATH 072 + 073 |
*You may be able to use MATH 137 instead of MATH 072 + 073, but you will need to seek permission from the institution that you will be attending. We can help you. Please contact us at math@camosun.bc.ca.
Which math 12 level course should I take?
Camosun offers courses designed to provide you with a strong background for calculus; topics are covered in more depth and with more rigour in our precalculus courses than in a high school math 12 course. Our precalculus courses are university transferable and are also articulated as ABE Provincial Level Mathematics which is provincially recognized as an alternative to Principles of Mathematics 12.
There are three precalculus courses to choose from; select the course that best matches your mathematics background and academic plans. If you have not completed math 11 within the past two years, then you will want to do a thorough algebra refresher before registering for precalculus. The math department at math@camosun.bc.ca can provide you with individualized course advice and point you to online refresher materials.
MATH 105 Algebra and Precalculus is an intensive six-credit precalculus course with a quick algebra refresher to prepare you for MATH 100. This course is being discontinued; Winter 2012 will be the last offering for this course
MATH 107 Applied Precalculus is a "light" version of MATH 105 and is designed primarily for biology, business and social science students who are preparing for either MATH 108, (applied calculus), or MATH 216, (statistics). MATH 107 with a grade of A- or higher may be used as a prerequisite for MATH 100 or 110 with permission from the chair of the mathematics department. MATH 107 is offered in the fall, winter and summer.
MATH 115 Precalculus is suitable for those with a strong, recent algebra background who are heading for MATH 100. MATH 115 is offered fall, winter, and spring.
Which upgrading courses are best for engineering technology?
MATH 172 and 173 are offered as part of the Technology Access programs, complete upgrading packages which prepare you for entry into the Mechanical, Civil, and Electronics Technology programs.
These Technology Access programs at the Interurban campus fill up fast! If you find yourself on a waitlist, you can come to the Lansdowne campus and take MATH 137 for your math 11 level upgrading and either MATH 105, 107 or 115 for your math 12 level upgrading.
Which calculus course is right for me?
| Course | Targeted Students | Pre-requisite | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 108 | Biology, Business, Environmental Technology | C+ in math 12 | Fall, Winter |
| MATH 100 | Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science | B in math 12 | Fall, Winter |
Which precalculus course is right for me?
Camosun offers three precalculus courses MATH 105, 107 and 115. Please see the answer to: "Which math 12 level course should I take?" to decide which course is right for you.
Which statistics course is right for me?
See the information sheet on the statistics courses in the School and Arts and Science at Camosun College.
More questions? Please contact the statistics instructor, Susan Chen (250-370-3497, E260, chen@camosun.bc.ca), or an academic advisor. The academic advisors have program information for all the B.C. universities.
Which math courses are required for science majors at UVic?
Required Camosun mathematics courses if you are transferring to science programs at the University of Victoria.
Which courses should I take for a mathematics concentration in the Arts and Science Studies program or the Associate Degree or University Transfer to UVic?
Refer to the semester by semester guide if you are want to concentrate in mathematics in either the Arts and Science Studies or the Associate Degree program.
