Advice: Which math course should you 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?
- Am I ready for Math 100?
- 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 math courses are required for the Math Associate Degree?
- Which courses should I take for an Associate Degree or for University Transfer to UVic in Mathematics, Statistics or combined programs?
Which math course at the level of Math 10 or lower is right for me?
Fundamental and intermediate level math courses include MATH 032, 033, 034, 037, 038, 052, 053 and 057. The course you will take will depend on your assessed level and your career path. Please contact us for more information.
Which Math 11 level course is right for me?
MATH 072 & 073 make up Math 11 equivalency at Camosun College. Some courses and programs only require MATH 072, the first half of Math 11.
Both courses are offered in fixed paced or self paced formats. Students wishing to continue on past MATH 073 into UT math courses should choose the fixed paced format, if not at the MATH 072 level then certainly for MATH 073. Fixed paced classes are generally a better guarantee of success, as long as you can come to class regularly and get help when you need it.
Which Math 12 level course should I take?
Camosun offers 4 options: MATH 092 & 093 and three precalculus courses, MATH 105, 107 and 115. A precalculus course is designed to give you a strong background for calculus; topics are covered in more depth and with more rigour than in a Math 12 course. At Camosun and at all universities in British Columbia, a precalculus course is recognized as a stronger prerequisite than high school Math 12. However, since not all Math 12 topics are covered in a precalculus course, it is wise to talk with an academic advisor about your plans.
Choose the option that best matches your mathematics background and academic plans. Each of the four options is discussed below and links are provided to the official course descriptions and course prerequisites.
MATH 092 & 093
This is a pair of courses that together are considered to be the equivalent of high school Math 12. They are not university transfer courses. They are tuition free and cannot be used for student loan purposes. Emphasis is placed on strengthening your algebra background and then slowly introducing new concepts.
These courses are a good preparation for MATH 108, which is an applied calculus course for business, biology and social sciences.
MATH 092 & 093 will adequately prepare you for MATH 100, which is a calculus course for students in mathematics, computer science and the physical sciences. However, MATH 105 or 115 would provide a better preparation for MATH 100.
MATH 092 may be taken as a lecture course in the fall followed by MATH 093 in the winter. Both courses are also offered year round in a directed studies format whereby you work through the material on your own and get help as needed from one of our help centres.
MATH 105
This is an intensive university transfer precalculus course for those who want to both upgrade their algebra skills and complete a precalculus course in a single term. This course provides an excellent background for MATH 100. It is offered in both the fall and winter semesters. Because it is a six credit course it counts as two courses for student loan purposes.
MATH 107
This university transfer precalculus course is a lighter version of MATH 105 and is designed primarily for biology, business and social science students who plan to later take either MATH 108 or a statistics course requiring Math 12 as a prerequisite. It is offered in both the fall and winter semesters and has the same prerequisite as MATH 105.
*MATH 107 cannot be used as a prerequisite for engineering technology programs or MATH 100 or 110 without permission from the chair of the Mathematics Department.
MATH 115
This is a university transfer precalculus course for those with a strong and recent algebra background who want to prepare for MATH 100. It is offered year round - fall, winter, spring and summer.
Advice:
- If your prerequisite course is dated, then spend a term refreshing your Math 11 skills before attempting a course at the Math 12 level. Take either MATH 073 (second half of Math 11) or the pair MATH 072 & 073 (all of Math 11). The pair of courses MATH 072 & 073 can be completed in one semester as part of an intensive section.
- If you know that you will be taking MATH 100, then the best preparation is either MATH 105 or MATH 115.
- If you want a university transfer course that will satisfy a Math 12 requirement for statistics or applied calculus, then we recommend MATH 107.
- If you want a tuition free course and wish to cover Math 12 more slowly over 2 semesters, then register for the lecture section of MATH 092 in the fall.
- If you have already taken Math 12 and don't need to upgrade your mark but want a quick refresher for either applied calculus or statistics, then you might choose to do MATH 092 & 093 in the directed studies format.
- Still can't decide? Then please talk with an academic advisor or contact the Mathematics department at math@camosun.bc.ca.
Which upgrading courses are best for engineering technology?
Students wishing to enter any of the technology programs at Camosun's Interurban Campus would be advised to take MATH 172 and 173. These courses are equivalent in level to Math 11 and 12, but specifically tailored for engineering technology. They are offered as part of the Technology Access programs, a complete upgrading package which prepares students for entry to the Mechanical, Civil, and Electronics Technology programs.
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 | B in Math 12 | Fall, Winter |
| MATH 174a | Electronics Technology | C+ in Math 12 | Interurban |
| MATH 185 | Mechanical and Civil Engineering Technology | C+ in Math 12 | Interurban |
Am I ready for Math 100?
Download the booklet "Am I ready for Math 100" (pdf, 392kB)
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 figure out which course would be right for you.
Which Statistics Course Is Right For Me?
See the information sheet on the Statistics Courses (pdf, 156kB) at Camosun College
More questions? Please contact the Statistics instructors, Susan Chen (250-370-3497, E260, chen@camosun.bc.ca) or Geoffrey Salloum (250-370-3504, E266, salloumg@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 (pdf, 39kB) for students transferring to science programs at the University of Victoria.
Which math courses are required for the Math Associate Degree?
Please see: Associate of Science Degree - Math
Which courses should I take for an Associate Degree or for University Transfer to UVic in Mathematics, Statistics or combined programs?
Required Camosun courses (pdf, 32kB) for students taking an Associate Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics & Physics, and for students transferring to Mathematics, Statistics or combined programs (Mathematics & Physics, Statistics & Computer Science, Financial Mathematics & Economics, etc.) at the University of Victoria.