At-a-Glance Math and Chemistry Placement

Math

MathMath ACT Score Math SAT Score Placement
No score No score Dependent on Math Diagnostic Test results
Under 19 Under 500 MA1030 College Algebra I
19 or higher 500 or higher MA1020 Quantitative Literacy
(Only for students majoring in humanities or social sciences who do not need to take calculus for degree requirements)
19-25 500-590 MA1032 Data, Functions, and Graphs
26-28 600-640 MA1161 Calculus I Plus with Technology or
MA1135 Calculus for the Life Sciences (only for students majoring in applied ecology, biology, business/economics, ecology, forestry, sciences and arts undeclared, scientific and technical communications, and social sciences)
29 or higher 650 or higher MA1160 Calculus I with Technology or
MA1135 Calculus for the Life Sciences (see majors listed above)
AP scores take precedence over any other mathematics course placement. A score of three or higher is required. For AP guidelines, see Advanced Placement Credit or the First-Year Students link on the math website at www.math.mtu.edu.

Chemistry

Math Course Placement High School Algebra & Chemistry Guide Fall Semester Recommended Chemistry Course
MA 1030 College Algebra I - CH1000 Preparatory Chemistry and
CH0011 Development of Chemistry Skills
MA 1032 Data, Functions, and Graphs Plus < B CH1000 Preparatory Chemistry
CH0011 Development of Chemistry Skills
Or no chemistry course in the fall semester.
(This allows students with a strong high-school chemistry background the opportunity to strengthen math skills in preparation for enrolling in a college-level chemistry course in the spring semester.)
MA1032 Data, Functions, and Graphs Plus
MA1020 Quantitative Literacy
MA1090 Functions, Change, and Chance		 ≥ B CH1100 General Chemistry or CH1110 University Chemistry 1 and CH1111 University Chemistry Lab
MA1160 Calculus with Technology I
MA1161 Calculus Plus with Technology I
MA1151 Calculus I Plus
MA1135 Calculus for Life Sciences		 ≥ B CH1100 General Chemistry or CH1110 University Chemistry 1 and CH1111 University Chemistry Lab
Enrollment in CH1100 General Chemistry or CH1110 University Chemistry is determined by your major.

 

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