Question on Math 3A/31A

perrytheplatypus · 07-02-2009, 02:11 AM

I found out for a pre psychobio major you have to take Mathematics 3A, 3B, and 3C, or 31A, 31B, and 32A. I checked the catalog for math 3A and it said Requisite: successful completion of Mathematics Diagnostic Test (score of 36 or better) or course 1 with a grade of C- or better. And for math 31A it said Requisite: successful completion of Mathematics Diagnostic Test or course 1 with a grade of C- or better. So one question is that can I take the Math Diagnostic Test at Orientation even thought if I didn't sign up for it? And if I do well on it then can I skip 3A-C and begin in 31A?

independent09 · 07-02-2009, 02:15 AM

for psychobiology.. you either do MATH3 Series or MATH 31 Series.. it's an either or, not both.

I suggest you do math3 series if you're confident about being a life science major but if you're having second thoughts.. math 31 series are more transferable meaning it'll be easier to switch majors

gmargos · 07-02-2009, 02:29 AM

yes you do the diagnostic test during orientation. you dont have to sign up for it - they just tell you the hour/place during orientation and u have to be there to take it. I suggest taking a calculator cuz it helps a lot

hereicome09 · 07-02-2009, 05:16 PM

You can still change/sign up for placement exams through my ucla.

perrytheplatypus · 07-02-2009, 05:18 PM

thanks for the help y'all. so i guess i take the math test and i think about which series to take. and i wont forget to bring my TI-89 ;]

perrytheplatypus · 07-02-2009, 05:31 PM

ONE MO QUESTION. I saw the AP credit page and it see that if you pass the calculus test with a certain score you get credit for MATH 31A. So does that mean if I got a 5 on the Calculus AB exam then I could skip 31A and begin with 31B?

Here's da link to the AP credit page for y'all who want to see it
AP Credit - College of Letters and Science - UCLA Undergraduate Admissions