Students who took an AP Calculus course in high school or who are transferring calculus credit to Allegheny are exempt from the Math Placement Exam. They should consult with a member of the mathematics department during orientation before registering for a mathematics course. All other first-year students and transfer students must take the Math Placement Exam.
The Math Placement Exam determines readiness for Calculus I (Math 160). The exam places students into two categories:
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Students considering a major in: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Geology, Computer Science, or the Health Professions |
Math 159 (Precalculus) in the Fall and Math 160 (Calculus
I) in the Spring
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Students who need a calculus course (for example for Biology or Economics) but do not need the more theoretical Math 160 |
Math 157 (Calculus I for Social and Life Sciences)
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Students who want a math course that will count toward natural science distribution credit, but do not need calculus |
Math 110 (Elementary Mathematical Modeling)
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Math 159 Precalculus is a signature course intended solely to prepare students for Math 160. It cannot be taken by a student with prior calculus credit and does not count toward natural science distribution or toward a major or minor in mathematics.
Math 157 Calculus I for Social/Life Sciences does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics and cannot be taken by a student with prior calculus credit.
Math 110 Elementary Mathematical Modeling cannot be taken by a student with prior calculus credit and does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
