Co-requisite Math Courses
Math Co-requisite Courses at North Seattle College
A co-requisite course is a course taken in the same quarter as a college-level math course. This replaces the traditional method of having a prerequisite course you take the quarter before the college-level course.
Why take a co-requisite with the college-level course instead of a “traditional” prerequisite the quarter before the college-level course?
- Co-requisite + college-level course takes one quarter, instead of one quarter for the prerequisite course then another quarter for the college-level course.
- Often, the co-requisite + college-level course combination is fewer units (credits) total compared to the prerequisite + college-level course. This is because the co-requisite course often covers fewer math topics than the prerequisite course it replaces.
- Because you are taking the co-requisite course at the same time as your college-level course, you will cover background material in your corequisite course closer in time to when you need it for your college-level course.
Are there any drawbacks to taking a co-requisite instead of a “traditional” prerequisite?
If you take a co-requisite course plus a college-level course all in one quarter, you will be taking more units (credits) in one quarter (though fewer units over-all). This could be a problem if you have a tight academic schedule. Please consult an academic advisor!
What co-requisite courses are available at North Seattle College?
Co-requisites are available for students on math pathways towards Math& 107 (Math in Society) or Math& 146 (Statistics). The co-requisite course Math 99 (Essentials of Intermediate Algebra) replaces the prerequisite course Math 98 (Intermediate Algebra).
Who should not take the Math 99 co-requisite?
Students on math pathways towards Math 116 (Applications of Math: Management, Life, and Social Science) or Math& 141 (Precalculus I) must take the prerequisite Math 98 (Intermediate Algebra) or be placed into Math 116 or Math&141 directly.
More Information:
- Consult your academic advisor.
- Check the current class schedule for details on next quarter’s co-requisite classes.
- For more information about math co-requisites at NSC, contact NSCMath@seattlecolleges.edu.
- Below are our answers to frequently asked questions about co-requisites.
FAQ
Co-requisite Math courses are courses taken concurrently in the same quarter, which includes a pre-college level course (MATH 99) and a college level Math course (MATH&107 or MATH&146).
MATH 99/&107 or MATH 99/&146 is taken instead of taking MATH 98 in one quarter and then taking a college level Math course the next quarter. This shortens the math pathway by one quarter. MATH 99 leaves out some topics in MATH 98 that aren’t used in MATH&107 or MATH&146.
Core math concepts covered in MATH 99 include ratios, percentages, algebra review, introduction to functions, exponent rules, exponential functions, introduction to logarithms, and applications of logarithms/exponentials.
- You are enrolled in a non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or non-Business major
- You meet the requirements for enrolling in MATH 99/&107 or MATH 99/&146
- You want to learn algebra concepts in MATH 99 that support the content in MATH&107 or MATH&146 in the same quarter
One of the following requirements must be met to enroll in MATH 99/&107 or MATH 99/&146:
- You’ve earned an “S” grade in either:
- MATH 85 or ABE 85
- MATH 97
- You’ve completed MATH 80 and earned credit equivalent to MATH 85 or MATH 97
- You’ve placed into MATH 98
Yes. Currently, MATH 99/&107 or MATH 99/&146 are co-requisite courses designed for non-STEM and non-Business majors whose academic pathway only requires successful completion of MATH&107 or MATH&146.
No. MATH 99 can be taken as an alternative to MATH 98 but must be taken concurrently with MATH&107 or MATH&146.
Instead of retaking MATH 98, you may enroll in MATH 99 as long as you are also enrolled in MATH&107 or MATH&146 and are a non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or non-Business major
MATH 99 is a 2-unit course that meets 2 hours per week. Students should expect to spend about 4-5 hours per week working on out-of-class assignments for MATH 99. The math concepts covered in MATH 99 will help you be prepared for your college level math class.
Free tutoring is available in the Math & Science Learning Center (MSLC) to help you with concepts covered in any math class taught at North Seattle College. Also, your instructor will have office hours available to help you better understand core math concepts covered in the course.
To register for MATH 99/&107 or MATH 99/&146, please review the class schedule and choose a section of MATH 99 and MATH&107 or MATH&146 that best fits your schedule. MATH 99 is listed under the “MATH” subject while MATH&107 and MATH&146 are listed under the “MATH (CCN)” subject. Please follow this guide on how to register for courses through ctcLink.
Please add Math 99 and MATH&107 or MATH&146 to your "shopping cart" by following Steps 15 and 16 in the guide and continue through the steps on how to register from your shopping cart.
Check out this video on how to register:
Both MATH 99 and the college level course (MATH&107 or MATH&146) will use the numerical 0.0-4.0 grading scale.
The two classes are graded separately.
If you fail MATH&107 or MATH&146 but pass MATH 99, you can re-take MATH&107 or MATH&146 by itself the next quarter. You do not need to retake the co-requisite courses, but you could if you feel like you need additional support to succeed in the college level course.
If you fail MATH 99 but pass MATH&107 or MATH&146, your MATH 99 grade will not affect your grade in the college-level course. The MATH 99 grade will affect your cumulative GPA, but not your college-level GPA. You do not need to retake the co-requisite courses.
No. MATH 99 is required to take MATH&107 or MATH&146 unless you have placed directly into MATH&107 or MATH&146. Please follow up with your advisor if you need further clarification.
Up to 45 units (credits) of pre-requisite classes, including co-requisite or pre-college classes, are covered by financial aid. Additional requirements may apply if you are using the GI bill. Please contact the Financial Aid office for clarification.