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All placement exams must have been completed within the last five years. These requirements are strictly enforced.
If you need to take, or retake, the QAS Accuplacer or the AAF Accuplacer, see the Math Placement Testing page for more information.
MTH 1080 covers a wide range of topics such as probability theory and mortgages, and does not require as strong an algebra background as College Algebra or Finite Mathematics. It does not prepare the student for any further study of mathematics. This course is often taken by Humanities, Social Science, & Public Service Majors.
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
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Students who need MTH 1080 but do not meet any of the prerequisites may instead take MTH 1081 with the corequisite lab MTH 1082 (no prerequisites required). A passing grade in MTH 1081 is equivalent to a passing grade in MTH 1080 and satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement for General Studies.
This College Algebra sequence is designed for those wishing to major in such areas as: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Criminalistics (Forensics), Geology, Meteorology, Physics, or Surveying. A student who took trigonometry, precalculus or calculus in high school may not need to start out in this sequence and should talk to an advisor in the Mathematics Department so as to not retake material previously learned. When followed by a Trigonometry course, the Stretch College Algebra sequence leads to the Calculus sequence. Some students may wish to take Precalculus or Calculus instead of College Algebra and Trigonometry.
This is the first course in the Stretch College Algebra Sequence
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
COURSE
** May require an override. Please contact Academic Advising (SSB 170) or the M&S Department office (SI 1022).
This is the second course in the Stretch College Algebra Sequence and is meant for students needing to take Calculus I in the future. Students must complete MTH 1109 to get Quantitative Literacy credit.
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Description:
College Algebra for Calculus is designed for those wishing to major in such areas as: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Criminalistics (Forensics), Geology, Meteorology, Physics, or Surveying. A student who took trigonometry, pre-calculus or calculus in high school may not need to start out in this course and should talk to an advisor in the Mathematics Department so as to not retake material previously learned. When followed by a Trigonometry course, College Algebra for Calculus leads to the Calculus sequence. Some students may wish to take Pre-calculus or Calculus instead of College Algebra and Trigonometry. For more information, click on: Pre-calculus & Calculus
Entrance Requirements:
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
College Algebra for Calculus with Lab is designed for those wishing to major in such areas as: Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Criminalistics (Forensics), Geology, Meteorology, Physics, or Surveying. When followed by a Trigonometry course, College Algebra for Calculus with Lab leads to the Calculus sequence. College Algebra for Calculus with lab is to be taken with the corequisite College Algebra Laboratory MTH 1101. A passing grade in MTH 1111 is equivalent to a passing grade in MTH 1110 and satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement for General Studies. Some students may wish to take Pre-calculus instead of College Algebra and Trigonometry. For more information, click on: Pre-calculus
Entrance Requirements:
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
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Description:
College Algebra Through Modeling is designed for those wishing to major in the sciences where Calculus will not be required (e.g. Biology or Aviation). Instead of preparing a student for Calculus, this course covers the use of mathematics as applied to “real-world” problems. A student may take Trigonometry after MTH 1112, but will require additional preparation for Calculus I. Students should contact the Math & Stats department for placement options regarding Calculus.
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
College Algebra Through Modeling with Lab is designed for those wishing to major in the sciences where Calculus will not be required (e.g. Biology or Aviation). Instead of preparing a student for calculus, this course covers the use of mathematics as applied to “real-world” problems. College Algebra Through Modeling with Lab is to be taken with the corequisite College Algebra Through Modeling Laboratory MTH 1116. A passing grade in MTH 1115 is equivalent to a passing grade in MTH 1112 and satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement for General Studies. A student may take Trigonometry after MTH 1115 but will be required to take Precalculus (MTH 1400) before continuing on to Calculus I.
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
COURSES
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
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Introduction to Statistics teaches students about statistics and how to handle data. In this course the student learns to use computer software to perform statistical tests and to display statistical data. In addition, students create a small statistical project. Previously some students have done projects comparing the predicted temperature on TV to the actual temperature or have compared merchandise prices between different stores. This class is highly useful to those students who major in areas that make heavy use of statistics such as the social sciences and the biological sciences.
PLACEMENT TESTS Must have been completed within the last five years
COURSES
Precalculus reviews the contents of College Algebra and Trigonometry that is most useful for a student taking Calculus. This course is meant for those students who have already taken College Algebra and Trigonometry and have forgotten the material and need a review or have recently taken College Algebra and Trigonometry and did not do as well as needed to prepare for calculus.
PLACEMENT TESTS: Must have been completed within the last five years
COURSES
OTHER
PLACEMENT TESTS: Must have been completed within the last five years
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*Notes:
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This Class was once known as Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher. This class is taken not only by those who plan to teach elementary school, but also may be taken by those who plan to teach any subject in Middle School or in High School.
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
PLACEMENT TESTS: Must have been completed within the last five years
COURSES
OR Documented acceptance into the Elementary Education Masters Program or a Post-Bac licensure program
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