At DVC, we encourage you to take transfer-level math your first year. There are lots of ways to achieve this! Once you've completed the placement process, explore our recommended math course sequences based on your academic major and goals.
If you haven't applied to DVC yet, complete this step first!
The advice below is general advising. Please talk to a DVC counselor to confirm your math class for your major and place of transfer. You may also check out assist.org. Additional math classes may be needed for your major. Speak with a DVC Counselor for more information.
Allied Health
Math-142: Elementary Statistics with Probability
or
Math-142L: Elementary Statistics with Probability with Support
Arts, Humanities, Communication & Languages
GE Requirement (pick one)
Math-142: Elementary Statistics with Probability
or
Math-142L: Elementary Statistics with Probability with Support
or
Math-124: Mathematics for Liberal Arts
Business Major with goal of CSU Transfer
Math-182: Calculus 1 for Management, Life Science, and Social Science
or
Math-182+082: Calculus 1 for Management, Life Science, and Social Science with Support
Business Major with goal of UC Transfer
Math-121: Plane Trigonometry
or
Math 121L: Trigonometry with Support
If you completed Trigonometry with C or better, you may skip to Math-191:
Math 191: Pre-Calculus
or
Math 191+ Math 091: Pre-Calculus with Support
If you completed Precalculus with C or better, you may skip to Math-192:
Math 192: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Economics and Business Economics Majors
Math-121: Plane Trigonometry
or
Math 121L: Trigonometry with Support
If you completed Trigonometry with C or better, you may skip to Math-191:
Math 191: Pre-Calculus
or
Math 191+ Math 091: Pre-Calculus with Support
If you completed Precalculus with C or better, you may skip to Math-192:
Math 192: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Career Tech Ed
Please speak with a DVC counselor since requirements can vary.
Computer Science, Architecture, Mathematics & Engineering
Math-121: Plane Trigonometry
or
Math 121L: Trigonometry with Support
If you completed Trigonometry with C or better, you may skip to Math-191:
Math 191: Pre-Calculus
or
Math 191+ Math 091: Pre-Calculus with Support
If you completed Precalculus with C or better, you may skip to Math-192:
Math 192: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Physical Science
Math-121: Plane Trigonometry
or
Math 121L: Trigonometry with Support
If you completed Trigonometry with C or better, you may skip to Math-191:
Math 191: Pre-Calculus
or
Math 191+ Math 091: Pre-Calculus with Support
If you completed Precalculus with C or better, you may skip to Math-192:
Math 192: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Biological Science
Math-182: Calculus 1 for Management, Life Science, and Social Science
or
Math-182+082: Calculus 1 for Management, Life Science, and Social Science with Support
Please note: Math-192 might be required depending on your place of transfer. Please check with a DVC counselor or assist.org.
Social Sciences
Psychology, Political Science, Administration of Justice are examples of social sciences programs. Please see "Business and Economics" for Economics.
Math-142: Elementary Statistics with Probability
or
Math-142L: Elementary Statistics with Probability with Support
This course focuses on right triangle, general, and unit circle trigonometry, and the trigonometric functions of real numbers.
Course details:
This combination gives you more opportunity to review the algebra skills needed for success in Trigonometry. It gives you a chance to increase your confidence in your math skills, improve your study skills, and allows more time with your Trigonometry instructor. Trigonometry focuses on right triangle, general, and unit circle trigonometry, and the trigonometric functions of real numbers. Math 121L has 5 transferable units to the CSU. This combination of courses is open to all students.
Course details:
This course includes applications and concepts of intermediate algebra and critical thinking to the solving of contemporary problems in mathematics. Topics include statistics, finance, voting/apportionment and include one of the following: sets, probability, geometry, graph theory, exponential and logarithmic functions, mathematics and culture.
Course details:
This course includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, design of experiments, introductory probability and statistical distributions and inference.
Course details:
This combination integrates algebraic and arithmetic topics throughout the course to refresh the math skills that you need for success in Statistics. It gives you a chance to increase your confidence in your math skills, improve your study skills, and allows more time with your Statistics instructor. Elementary Statistics includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, design of experiments, introductory probability and statistical distributions and inference. Math 142L has 4 transferable units to the UC and 5 transferable units to the CSU. This combination of courses is open to all students.
Course details:
Math 182 includes the study of derivatives and integrals and their applications to management, life science, and social science fields. Topics include the derivative and its applications, such as curve sketching, optimization, and rates of change, an introduction to the integral, Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its applications.
Course details:
This combination gives you more opportunity to review the math skills needed for success in Calculus 1 for Management, Life Science, and Social Science. It gives you a chance to increase your confidence in your math skills, improve your study skills, and allows more time with your Calculus instructor. Math 182 includes the study of derivatives and integrals and their applications to management, life science, and social science fields. Topics include the derivative and its applications, such as curve sketching, optimization, and rates of change, an introduction to the integral, Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its applications.
Course details:
This course is an in-depth study of functions and their graphs, including polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Nonlinear systems, vectors, and complex numbers are also covered. Use of a graphing calculator or other technology is required.
Course details:
This combination gives you more opportunity to review the math skills needed for success in Pre-Calculus. It gives you a chance to increase your confidence in your math skills, improve your study skills, and allows more time with your Pre-Calculus instructor. Math 191 is an in-depth study of functions and their graphs, including polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Nonlinear systems, vectors, and complex numbers are also covered. Use of a graphing calculator or other technology is required.
Course details:
This course covers algebraic and transcendental functions, including polynomial, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, in the study of derivatives and integrals and their applications to science and engineering fields. Use of a graphing calculator or other technology is required.
Course details:
Still have questions? Learn more!
How do I choose a math course if I don't know my major?
If you're unsure of your major, there are a few steps you can take to help you choose the right math course:
What is the difference between a class with support (L) or without?
DVC offers two types of introductory courses that fulfill the same learning outcomes. Courses labeled with an "L" (like 121L), have extra units and time built in to help students focus on important foundational topics. These classes also provide support in areas like managing test anxiety, improving study skills, and developing a growth mindset. Students should complete the placement process and review course descriptions to determine which version is best suited for their needs.
Should I retake a math class I completed, but found challenging - or take the class at the next level?
Data shows students who take on the challenge of higher-level math often perform better than those who stick to lower-level courses. If you are concerned about being well-prepared, know that DVC is committed to ensuring student success! You can get extra help in the Math and Engineering Student Center, where you'll find free tutoring for all math levels.
