<p>From the sounds of it, you’re going to want to take the college algebra with trig. As I suspected, the technical math class sounds like more of a general applied mathematics class for people in technical/career fields. Some intermediate level algebra, with some very basic level trig. To go on to calculus, you are definitely going to need college algebra and some more advanced trig. As UCB pointed out, the prereq is college algebra and trig, so that’s probably what you should gear towards. I’d recommend talking to an adviser, or someone in the math department about what the best plan would be.</p>
<p>From what I’m gathering, I’m taking it that you’re in more of an elementary or intermediate algebra class? You’re going to have a lot of catching up to do with math…but if you have any kind of natural aptitude for it, you can always do some self studying and try to retake the placement tests and place higher. </p>
<p>Do you have the necessary prereqs for college algebra/trig already?</p>