<p>What's the lowest level of math given at UC's? Precalc, Trig...Alg2?</p>
<p>At UCSD it’s pre-calc</p>
<p>UCLA offers a course entitled “Algebra” — Math 110A, B, & C. However, Math 210A, B, & C are also named “Algebra.”</p>
<p>I’m not sure, but I’m thinking that the 110 course sequence might be Elementary Algebra (Alg. 1), while the 210 sequence refers to Intermediate Algebra (Alg. 2)? I’m not a math major, though, so I’m not exactly certain if this is correct. If anyone has any other information, please advise.</p>
<p>That course name at UCLA is VERY deceiving. Math 110ABC is an upper division series in abstract/modern algebra while the 210 series is a graduate level course in algebra. I’m taking upper division algebra at UC Berkeley and it is NOTHING like what you learn in CCC algebra. It generalizes the concepts of algebra to different structures. What you learned in CCC algebra is called elementary algebra and is actually just a simple and specific case of algebra.</p>
<p>edit: To illustrate the differences in the course just look at these Homework #1’s for Math 110A and Math 220A</p>
<p>Math 110A: <a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/~dwtaylor/110ahw1.pdf[/url]”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/~dwtaylor/110ahw1.pdf</a>
Math210A: <a href=“http://www.math.ucla.edu/~balmer/teaching/210A/Math210AHW1.pdf[/url]”>http://www.math.ucla.edu/~balmer/teaching/210A/Math210AHW1.pdf</a></p>
<p>Thanks for the clarification, JetForcegeminix. Yep, those names are quite misleading, aren’t they!</p>
<p>With that being said, it looks like the lowest level of mathematics offered at UCLA is Mathematics 1 - Pre-Calculus. I presume it is offered once a year—according to the [UCLA</a> schedule of classes](<a href=“http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/schedulehome.aspx]UCLA”>http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule/schedulehome.aspx), the last time it was offered was in the Fall of 2009.</p>
<p>The UCs do not offer any course below precalculus because it is required that you have completed courses in elementary/intermediate algebra and geometry to be eligible for admission.</p>
<p>I hope that employers would know the difference between “Linear Algebra” (Math 115 series) and “Linear Algebra and applications” (Math 33A) If it wasn’t for the numbering, it would be hard to tell. I believe my CCC classes will be listed on my UC transcript so it shouldn’t be a problem distinguishing upper-division and lower-division math.</p>
<p>I wonder what the average layman would think of someone who has a Masters in Mathematics.
“<how many=”" digits=“” of=“” pi=“” do=“” you=“” know=“”>?"
“<insert human=”" calculator=“” question=“” here=“”>?"</insert></how></p>
<p>Rpicton, that’s a good question! I think the “digits of pi” question would be the most commonly asked, LOL!</p>
<p>i recently had an interview with citigroup for an internship in NYC with the risk management division; the guy that interviewed me was a Berkeley math PHD and we talked about the professors he worked with when he was a grad student and which ones were still around. He definitely knew the difference and asked thoroughly about my quantitative background. For a job that wouldn’t know the difference between upper division linear algebra and lower division, your math background will not be of much help anyways.</p>
<p>I agree, I just worry about the “HR Filters” (if anything)
That internship is a great opportunity, congrats if you got it.</p>
<p>Woah, thanks for all the replies guys. I called UCI and yes PreCalc is the lowest course available at the UC level. Thanks again!</p>