<p>There are classes listed as "strongly recommended." If one does not complete all of these "strongly recommended classes," does that mean you haven't officially completed all of the pre-reqs?</p>
<p>No, it does not mean that you haven’t completed the pre-reqs.
Recommended courses are helpful courses when you concentrate on your major field.
But, if you are saying recommended courses for CAL, I would say that you have to complete them anyway since CAL is the most competitive college among UCs.</p>