Academic Catalog 2020-2021

Students not meeting one of these exceptions who wish to place out of MAT 0123 (Foundations of Algebra) or MAT 0113 ( Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics) are encouraged to take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test with the Mathematics Department and attempt to obtain the minimum required score. Unsuccessful attempts will NOT result in a student losing their current placement.   Matriculating students who meet the threshold for MAT 1213 and are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Forensic Science, or who may take MAT 1815 (Calculus I) to complete admission requirements to professional schools, are encouraged to discuss with their advisor and the Mathematics Department whether they should attempt to place into MAT 1514 (Precalculus). These students may be asked to complete the ACCUPLACER College Level Mathematics exam or other assessment instruments designated by the Mathematics Department to demonstrate they have the necessary background to succeed in MAT 1514.   Matriculating students wishing to major in mathematics will have their academic records reviewed by the Mathematics Department to determine the appropriate starting point within the Mathematics Program. These students may be asked to complete the ACCUPLACER College Level Mathematics exam and/or other assessment instruments designated by the Mathematics Department for determining their appropriate starting point within the Mathematics program. GRADING SYSTEM Letter Grades Quality Points Per Semester Hour* A Superior 4.0 Quality Points A- 3.7 Quality Points B+ 3.3 Quality Points B Good 3.0 Quality Points B- 2.7 Quality Points C+ 2.3 Quality Points C Average 2.0 Quality Points C- 1.7 Quality Points D+ 1.3 Quality Points D Poor 1.0 Quality Points D- 0.7 Quality Points F Failure 0.0 Quality Points P Passing 0.0 Quality Points I Incomplete 0.0 Quality Points NG No Grade Reported 0.0 Quality Points WIP Work In Progress 0.0 Quality Points AU Audit 0.0 Quality Points DR Withdraw from school 0.0 Quality Points W Drop a class 0.0 Quality Points *Used to determine Grade Point Average - GPA Grades of P, NG, WIP, AU, DR, and W are not used in computing quality point averages. Each individual instructor adopts a fair, consistent, and appropriate grading scale for his or her course.

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