Fundamental Math

Course Substitutions

If you don't see your course listed here, submit a course inquiry.

Contra Costa College

Cosumnes River College

Cottey College

Crafton Hills College

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo

Requirement Type
Preliminary
Program
BCLAD
Multiple Subject
Single Subject Agriculture
Single Subject English
Single Subject Math
Single Subject Science
Single Subject Social Science

A typical description of an appropriate course would be: Introduction to fundamental mathematical ideas from principal areas of modern mathematics. Properties of primes, fundamental theorems of arithmetic, properties of rationals and irrationals, binary and other number systems.

**PLEASE NOTE: A course in statistics will not meet the requirement. 

 

There are two ways to meet this requirement:

1. Pass either the AP Calculus exam with a score of 3 or higher 

2. Complete an approved college course. Please view the list on the right, for approved courses. If you have completed a course that you believe meets the description for Fundamental Math but is not listed, please submit a Course Substitution Request, which can be found under the “Course Inquiry” tab. Please provide a copy of the syllabus. 

 

Please visit our website for more information about this requirement: https://education.ucdavis.edu/general-information/7-fundamental-mathema…