Prerequisites for Calculus
To meet the prerequisites for Math 226 (Calculus I), students must have
done one of three things:
- Pass Math 109 at SF State, or another precalculus class taken at a college or university, with a grade of C or better. If you took Math 70 at SF State you must follow this option.
- Pass a high school calculus class or trigonometry based class with a grade of B or better.
- Pass the AP Calculus exam (level AB or BC) with a score of 3 or higher. In this case, you are eligible for calculus I credit at SF State, and taking Math 226 will result in excess units that are not counted towards graduation. However, if your AP calculus score is only 3 and if your degree plan requires you to take calculus II (Math 227), it would be wise to enroll in Math 226 in order to solidify your background.
