I took AP calculus in high school. How much math do I need to take to complete the biology major?
Ans: If you took AP calculus, you need to take at least one additional semester of mathematics at Columbia. If you took the equivalent of one semester of calculus in high school (Calculus AB) you need to complete your calculus sequence by taking either V1102 (Calculus IIA) or V1106 (Calculus IIS). If you took Calculus BC, you can finish up the requirement with either of these or V1207 (honors math). You have to take one semester of math at Columbia to get credit for your AP calculus. You are encouraged to take additional mathematics and/or statistics at Columbia, but you don’t have to take additional math to fulfill the requirements for the biology major. Back to Top of Page.