Calculus Information and Placement
Calculus Placement Information from the Math Department
Calculus Placement Advice
- Students with college credit for Precalculus 1 with at least a C-plus or better, or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Precalculus exam can register for Math 157.
- Students with college credit for a second or final Precalculus course with a C-plus or better, or a score of 5 on the AP Precalculus exam can register for Math 124.
- Students with college credit for Math 115 or 118 or the equivalent can register for Math 124 with a C-minus or better.
- Students with college credit for a calculus course with C–minus or better can register for Math 125 or higher.
- Students who score 3 on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam should take Math 124, if calculus coursework is required.
- Students who score 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Exam should take Math 138. Math 224 is not recommended.
- Students who score 2 or more on the Advanced Placement Calculus BC Exam should consult a math advisor to select the best course.
- Math 124, 134, 138 or Advanced Placement Calculus Exam with a score of 3, 4 or 5 fulfills Math 157.
- Math 134, Honors Calculus, is for Honors students and others with high potential. Prospective students must take the Math Placement Assessment (MPA) and talk with and obtain permission to register from a math advisor.
Advanced Placement Scores
| ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CALCULUS EXAM AND SCORE (CODE) | COURSE EQUIVALENCE (CREDITS) | MATH COURSE ELIGIBILITY NOTE: Math 134 requires instructor permission and an ALEKS test score | RECOMMENDED COURSE; GENERAL ADVICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB EXAM (AP 66) | |||
| 1 | None | Based on MPA Score | Take the MPA |
| 2 | None | Math 118, Math 124 or Math 157 | Take the MPA (STEM); 157 (CBE); take the MPA |
| 3 | None (5 Elective Credits) | Math 118 or Math 124 or Math 157 | Math 124 or 134 (STEM); contact a Math Advisor |
| 4 | Math 124 (5) | Math 125 or Math 138 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| 5 | Math 124 & Math 125 (10) | Math 138 or Math 224 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| AP PRECALCULUS EXAM (AP 65) | |||
| 1 | None | Based on MPA score | Take the MPA |
| 2 | None | Math 107, Math 108, Math 111, Math 112, Math 240 | Contact a Math Advisor |
| 3 | Math elective credits (5) | Math 114, Math 156, Math 371, Math 381 | Contact a Math Advisor |
| 4 | Math elective credits (5) | Math 115, Math 118, Math 157 | Math115 or 118 (STEM); Math 157 (CBE) |
| 5 | Math elective credits (5) | Math 124, Math 134 | Contact Math Advisor |
| BC EXAM (AP 68); BC EXAM with AB SUBSCORE (AP 69) | |||
| 1 | Based on AB Subscore (AP 69) | Based on AB Subscore (AP 69) | Reference AB exam table above |
| 2 (with AB Subscore of 1 or 2) | Based on AB Subscore (AP 69) | Based on AB Subscore (AP 69) | Reference AB exam table above |
| 2 (with AB Subscore of 3 or 4) | Math 124 (5) | Math 125 or Math 138 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| 2 (with AB Subscore of 5) | Math 124 & Math 125 (10) | Math 138 or Math 224 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| 3 (with AB Subscore of 1-4) | Math 124 (5) | Math 125 or Math 138 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| 3 (with AB Subscore of 5) | Math 124 & Math 125 (10) | Math 138 or Math 224 | Math 134 or Math 138; contact a Math Advisor |
| 4 | Math 124 & Math 125 (10) | Math 138 or Math 224 | Math 224 |
| 5 | Math 124 & Math 125 (10) | Math 138 or Math 224 | Math 224 |