Math Placement Level 16

There are three different pathways to the math course required for your academic goal. Two of these pathways, Quantitative Reasoning and STEM, are intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and the third is for those in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

The Quantitative Reasoning path is for students whose academic goal is a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Music, Art, History, Liberal Arts/Liberal Studies. If you are on this path, Math Level 16 places you into MTH 105Z.

The STEM path is for students whose academic goal is a Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Biology, and others. If you are on this path, Math Level 16 places you into MTH 111Z plus MTH 111S: Precalculus 1: Functions Seminar.  You will need to register for both courses, for a total of 6 credits, or another option is to take MTH 095 and then MTH 111Z the folllowing term. An advisor or math department faculty member can help you with this decision if you would like.

The CTE path is for students who plan to complete their degree or certificate at COCC in a program such as Automotive, GIS, Medical Assisting, Welding, and others. More information on CTE programs is found here. If you are on this path, Math Level 16 placement means you are eligible to take a variety of courses and your choice depends on the specific CTE program.
 

Your advisor will help you determine the correct path and course for your academic goal. More information on the complete paths is available here: Math Course Flow

If you are on the Quantitative Reasoning path, success in MTH 105Z is more likely if you have strong skills in the following topics before taking the course.

Questions about your math placement?  Email mathplacement@cocc.edu