You will be placed into a mathematics (MATH) or statistics (STAT) class based on your skill level and your educational goal. You can view your placement results in your eServices account. From your eServices dashboard, click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab.
View our Math and Statistics Course Sequence.
Transfer Bound Students
Statistics and math support (MATHS) corequisite classes are required for those students who want to get to transfer-level coursework in their first semester, but need additional support:
- MATHS 33 - Support for Introduction to College Algebra (open to all students)
- MATHS 46 - Support for Calculus for Business and Economics (open to all students that have passed Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 in high school)
- MATHS 70 - Support for College Algebra for Calculus (open to all students that have passed Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 in high school)
- MATHS 73 – Support for Trigonometry (open to all students that have passed Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 in high school)
- MATHS 75 – Support for Precalculus (open to all students that have passed Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 in high school)
- MATHS 95 - Support for Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (open to all students)
- STAT 10 - Support for Introduction to Probability and Statistics (open to all students)
- PSYC 10 - Support for Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (open to all students)
Review the information below based on your intended major:
The courses noted in the Business, Economics, & Management Major portion of the Math and Statistics Course Sequence is recommended for students in these majors. To get started on transfer-level coursework, it is recommended that you take MATH 341 - Calculus for Business and Economics.
MATH 341 - Calculus for Business and Economics
If you placed into MATHS 46 - Support for Calculus for Business and Economics, you can still complete transfer-level math for your major in one semester; you must take both MATH 341 and MATHS 46 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 46 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 341.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 341/MATHS 46 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 341 Course (4 Units) | MATHS 46 Course (3 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 8:15 to 10:20 am Instructor: Professor Armbrust Class Number: 15312 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Armbrust Class Number: 15311 |
| Fully Online Synchronous - online meetings Day: Thursday Time: 9:00 to 10:20 am Instructor: Professor Armbrust Class Number: 15970 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Armbrust Class Number: 18745 |
MATH 310 - Math Discovery
MATH 310 is open to all students. No corequisite support class is required.
MATH 300 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas, STAT 300 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics, or PSYC 330 - Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences are recommended for students in these majors.
MATH 300 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
If you placed into MATH 95 - Support for Introduction to Mathematical Ideas, you can still complete transfer-level math in one semester; you must take both MATH 300 and MATHS 95 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 95 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 300.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 300/MATHS 95 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 300 Course (5 Units) | MATHS 95 Course (3 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 to 10:20 am Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 15442 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 15444 |
| Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 16070 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 15967 |
STAT 300 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
If you placed into STAT 10 - Support for Introduction to Probability and Statistics, you can still complete transfer-level statistics in one semester; you must take both STAT 300 and STAT 10 concurrently. The topics for STAT 10 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in STAT 300.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the STAT 300/STAT 10 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| STAT 300 Course (5 Units) | STAT 10 Course (3 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm Instructor: Professor Pietromonaco Class Number: 15236 |
AND | Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 1:10 to 2:00 pm Instructor: Professor Pietromonaco Class Number: 15347 |
| Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Thursday Time: 10:30 to 11:40 am Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 15332 |
AND | Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Thursday Time: 11:50 am to 12:40 pm Instructor: Professor Jensen Class Number: 15346 |
| Main Folsom Campus - In person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 6:00 to 8:05 pm Instructor: Professor Bulaong Class Number: 15335 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Bulaong Class Number: 15349 |
| El Dorado Center - In person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 1:00 to 3:05 pm Instructor: Professor Curran Class Number: 15906 |
AND | El Dorado Center - In person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 3:15 to 4:05 pm Instructor: Professor Curran Class Number: 15336 |
| Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Zhang Class Number: 15027 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Zhang Class Number: 15339 |
| Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Nersesyan Class Number: 15908 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Nersesyan Class Number: 15910 |
PSYC 330 - Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 330 - Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences is required for students majoring in Psychology, and is recommended for students majoring in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
For the Fall 2024 semester, PSYC 330 is open to all students, regardless of placement; no sections of the PSYC 10 support course will be offered. Although PSYC 330 is open to all students, the formulas covered in this introductory statistics course require an understanding of several math concepts covered in MATH 333 - Introduction to College Algebra and earlier courses. Students who need additional assistance are encouraged to seek support from the Tutoring Center.
The courses noted in the STEM Major portion of the Math and Statistics Course Sequence is recommended for students in these majors. To get started on transfer-level coursework, it is recommended that you take MATH 333 - Introduction to College Algebra and MATH 335 - Trigonometry with College Algebra.
MATH 333 - Introduction to College Algebra
If you placed into MATHS 33 - Support for Introduction to College Algebra, you can still complete transfer-level math for your major in one semester; you must take both MATH 333 and MATHS 33 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 33 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 333.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 333/MATHS 33 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 333 Course (3 Units) | MATHS 33 Course (2 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 to 10:20 am Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 15925 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 15929 |
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 10:30 to 11:50 am Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 15934 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 15928 |
MATH 372 - College Algebra for Calculus
If you placed into MATHS 70 - Support for College Algebra for Calculus, you can still complete transfer-level math for your major in one semester; you must take both MATH 372 and MATHS 70 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 70 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 372.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 372/MATHS 70 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 372 Course (4 Units) | MATHS 70 Course (3 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 1:00 to 3:05 pm Instructor: TBA Class Number: 18706 |
AND | Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 3:15 to 4:35 pm Instructor: TBA Class Number: 18859 |
| El Dorado Center - In Person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 10:30 am to 12:35 pm Instructor: Professor Curran Class Number: 18711 |
AND | El Dorado Center - In Person Day: Thursday Time: 10:30 to 11:50 am Instructor: Professor Curran Class Number: 18861 |
| Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Nersesyan Class Number: 18710 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Nersesyan Class Number: 18860 |
MATH 373 - Trigonometry
If you placed into MATHS 73 - Support for Trigonometry, you can still complete transfer-level math in one semester; you must take both MATH 373 and MATHS 73 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 73 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 373.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 373/MATHS 73 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 373 Course (4 Units) | MATHS 73 Course (2 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 8:15 to 10:20 am Instructor: Professor Chiang Class Number: 18727 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Chiang Class Number: 18863 |
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Monday, Wednesday Time: 10:30 am to 12:35 pm Instructor: Professor Chiang Class Number: 18731 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Chiang Class Number: 18864 |
| Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 18866 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Schritter Class Number: 18862 |
MATH 375 - Precalculus
If you placed into MATHS 75 - Support for Precalculus, you can still complete transfer-level math in one semester; you must take both MATH 375 and MATHS 75 concurrently. The topics for MATHS 75 are intended to help you develop the skills and understanding necessary for success in MATH 375.
How to Enroll
- To enroll in the MATH 375/MATHS 75 combo, you must add both the transfer level course and the corresponding support class to your eServices shopping cart.
- Your placement must be met prior to enrolling in the classes (either through the admissions application process or through a prerequisite clearance or challenge). Your placement based on your applications can be found in eServices (click on the Academic Records tile, then select the Placements tab).
- If you are using a class outside of Los Rios to meet the prerequisite, you must plan ahead in order to avoid delays in enrollment (through prerequisite clearance or challenge process).
Refer to the table below for the Fall 2024 pairings.
| MATH 375 Course (6 Units) | MATHS 75 Course (3 Units) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Folsom Campus - In Person Day: Wednesday Time: 11:00 am to 2:05 pm Instructor: Professor Jordan Class Number: 18735 |
AND | Fully Online Asynchronous - no scheduled meeting times Instructor: Professor Jordan Class Number: 18865 |
Graduation Proficiency Math Testing
Graduation Proficiency Math testing may be required for graduation if coursework is not completed in math or if evidence of competency passed is not presented at the time of petitioning for an AA or AS degree. There are two different math competency tests depending on the student's catalog rights. Students must meet with a counselor to complete the Math Competency Approval Form prior to scheduling a math competency testing appointment.