Mathematics Department

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The TMCC Math Department offers a range of courses that meet general education requirements for both the Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees.

If you're working toward an AA or AS degree, you are required to complete a college-level gateway math course within your first two semesters. TMCC offers Math 120 (Fundamentals of College Mathematics), Math 124 (College Algebra), and Math 126 (Pre-Calculus I). Students who do not meet the qualifying placement scores must also enroll in a required corequisite support class. Those who meet the criteria can register for the stand-alone version of the course.

For the AA degree, you’ll need to complete either Math 120 or Math 124. For the AS degree, Math 126 is generally required, though some programs may allow Math 124. To ensure you're taking the correct course for your program, please refer to the TMCC Catalog or speak with an academic advisor for guidance.

Registering for Math with Corequisite Support

Need help enrolling in a corequisite math course? View detailed instructions on how to register through MyTMCC.

Enrolling in Corequisite Math

All degree- or certificate-seeking students must complete a college-level math course within their first two semesters at TMCC. For most degrees, this means Math 120, Math 124, or Math 126. If you don’t have a qualifying placement score, you must also enroll in a support course: Math 120 with Math 20, Math 124 with Math 24, or Math 126 with Math 26. Make sure to register for matching section numbers. The process is the same for all courses. This video walks through it using Math 120 and Math 20 as an example.

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Placement and Test Prep

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You can place into TMCC math classes by either taking a placement test or successfully completing the required prerequisite course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Explore our Mathematics Department FAQs to find answers to many common questions about courses, placement, and more.

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Choosing the Correct Math Gateway Class

Choose Math 120 if your area of study is: Choose Math 124 if your area of study is: Choose Math 126 if your area of study is:
  • Associate of Arts
  • Arts, Dance, Theater, Music, etc.
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Associate of Science
  • Business
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Nursing
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Associate of Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Public Health
You can enroll directly into Math 120 without corequisite support if you have: You can enroll directly into Math 124 without corequisite support if you have: You can enroll directly into Math 126 without corequisite support if you have:
  • "B" or better in high school Algebra II in the second semester and an overall unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • ACCUPLACER NGQAS 263 or greater
  • SAT 500 or greater
  • Math ACT score of 19 or greater
  • "B" or better in high school Algebra II in the second semester and an overall unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • ACCUPLACER NGQAS 263 or greater
  • SAT 510 or greater
  • Math ACT score of 19 or greater
  • "B" or better in high school Algebra II in the second semester and an overall unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • ACCUPLACER NGQAS 276 + NGAAF 250 or greater
  • SAT 530 or greater
  • Math ACT score of 22 or greater

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