This area is in the School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics, and Astronomy within the College of Letters and Science .
Daniel Harnett, Chair |
Kavita Bhatia, Coordinator of Mathematics Service Courses |
Faculty and academic staff |
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G Adams, K Bhatia, S Budak, A Felt, G Gerstenberger, H Gonchigdanzan, D Harnett, E Herman, J Juedes, S Kanbir, L Kennedy, G Kopitzke, R Kreczner, M Lee, S Liang, C McCabe, D Rohm, T Rood, K Schoenecker, A Schuller, J Strick, D Urbina, M Veum, T Zhang |
Definition: Mathematics is the study of quantity, form, arrangement and magnitude. It is the study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities, using numbers and symbols.
Mathematics Placement Test
The mathematics placement test is given to all new freshmen as they enter the university. The test covers the material found in the usual four-year high school mathematics program (two years of algebra, geometry, and precalculus) and the scoring varies according to the amount of mathematics you have taken. The test results are used to place you at the appropriate level of mathematics at UW-Stevens Point. At some of these levels you will be able to choose from several courses after examining their prerequisites. If you did not take the test at the time you entered the university, you may arrange for it at the department office.
Math placement code | has completed work equivalent to | has completed prerequisites for (or has placed into) | Quantitative literacy notes |
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Code CALC | MATH 90, MATH 95, MATH 107, MATH 118 and MATH 119 | MATH 225 | QL requirement is satisfied |
Code TRIG | MATH 90, MATH 95, MATH 107 and MATH 118 | MATH 119 and other course with a MATH 107 prerequisite | QL requirement is satisfied |
Code PC | MATH 90, MATH 95, MATH 107 and MATH 119 | MATH 118 and other course with a MATH 107 prerequisite | QL requirement is satisfied |
Code CL20 | MATH 90, MATH 95 and MATH 107 | MATH 109, MATH 111, MATH112, MATH 118, MATH 119 | Student needs a QL course |
Code CL10 | MATH 90 and MATH 95 | MATH 107, MATH 228, MATH 255 | Student needs a QL course |
Code DEV20 | MATH 90 | MATH 95, MATH 105 | Student needs a QL course |
Code DEV10 | No UWSP Course | MATH 90 | Student needs a QL course |
Test-Out and Credit-by-Exam Policy for Mathematics
The principal test-out procedure for mathematics is the UW System Mathematics Placement Exam. You are placed in math courses based on that exam and may place out of the mathematics requirement.
If you do not feel the placement test has accurately reflected your ability, you may retake the test once, OR you may take the final exam for any General Education Program (GEP) requirement math course. If you score 70% or higher, you will be exempt from that course.
You may also use AP (Advanced Placement) scores to receive advanced placement and credit-by-exam. If you score a 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB exam, you can receive credit for MATH 225. If you score a 3 or higher on the AP Calculus BC exam, you can receive credit for both MATH 225 and MATH 226.
If you took calculus in high school but did not take the AP exam, you may be placed directly into MATH 226 at the discretion of the department chair. If you earn a grade of B or better in MATH 226, you will receive retroactive credit for MATH 225.