USC Upstate Math Placement Quick Reference Advising Guide
Please refer to the Mathematics Placement Guidelines supplied by the
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science for more detailed information.
Math Placement score of . . .
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 . . . 40
Math 102 Elementary Statistics
Math 120A (aug.)
Math 120 College Mathematics
Math 121A (aug.)
Math 121 College Algebra
Math 126 Precalculus I
Math 127 Precalculus II
Math 141 Calculus I
Math 102 Elementary Statistics (minimum score of 5) -- Appropriate for most majors as a general education math course or as a supporting course
for the major.
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Math 120A College Mathematics (augmented) (score of 0 - 4) -- An augmented section of Math 120 requiring additional lab time to review basic
mathematical principles. The only course option for students scoring a 4 or below regardless of major.
Math 120 College Mathematics (minimum score of 5) -- Geared mainly for students in majors that don't require Algebra based mathematics.
Math 121A College Algebra (augmented) (score of 5 - 10) -- An augmented section of Math 121 requiring additional classroom time to facilitate a
more hands-on, slower paced course with enhanced student/instructor contact time. A grade of A or B in this course will serve as a pre-requisite for
Math 127 if required by the major.
Math 121 College Algebra (minimum score of 11) -- Appropriate for most majors. Safest math course for undeclared students if unsure of major and if
placement score is acceptable. A grade of A or B in this course will serve as a pre-requisite for Math 127 if required by the major.
Math 126 Precalculus I (minimum score of 14) -- Most appropriate for science and computer science majors.
Math 127 Precalculus II (minimum score of 20) -- Most appropriate for science and computer science majors.
Math 141 Calculus I (minimum score of 30) -- Most appropriate for science and computer science majors.
Accurate as of 6/1/2010 -- may not be up to date with more recent curriculum changes