Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the Quantitative Literacy courses should I take?

• Which course you should take depends on your major. Quantitative Literacy courses by major.

Am I ready to take a Quantitative Literacy course?

• Most freshmen have an ACT or SAT score to help place them in the correct course. 

  Prerequisite/Entrance requirements for 1000-Level Math Courses

Is it necessary to start with a Quantitative Literacy course?

• No. Any course for which a quantitative literacy course is a prerequisite will satisfy the quantitative literacy requirement.  For example, College Algebra is a prerequisite for Trigonometry and Trigonometry is a prerequisite for Calculus I. Since College Algebra satisfies the Quantitative LIteracy requirement, then either Trigonometry or Calculus I will also satisfy the Quantitative LIteracy requirement.

Does the course number indicate the level of difficulty?

•  No! Of all the quantitative literacy courses MTH 1110, College Algebra for Calculus, is the most difficult course.

Are there study materials available for the placement tests?

• Yes.  Go to Math Placement Review for the details

Where do I take the placement tests?

• Go to  Math Placement Review and select the "Where to take the placement tests" button