Welcome to the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences!
Math Placement Test Scores & Options
Welcome to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Arizona (UA). The
advisors look forward to working with you throughout your college career here at the UA. Our vision is
to provide valuable learning experiences for our students and stimulate a richer and sustainable quality
of life for people in Arizona, the nation, and the world. Our mission is to develop, integrate, extend, and
apply knowledge. CALS also offers preparation for health related, business, and veterinary professions.
“We think outside the barn; we are not just cows, plows and sows!”
Find retesting, links to test review, ALEKS Learning Mode, and other information online at math.arizona.edu/placement
Math Placement Overview
math.arizona.edu/placement/freshman
placement@math.arizona.edu
Math Test:
All incoming freshmen students are required to take the UA Math
Placement test. If you did not take the UA ALEKS Online Math Placement
test, please do so as soon as possible through your Next Steps Center.
If you do not have an appropriate Math Placement test percentage, you
will not be able to register for Math or Science courses. Please consult
your Orientation schedule for Math advising times and locations. If you
did test, your test percentage is available in the back of your student
calendar on your Student Advising and Information Form.
Retesting:
Students who wish to retake the placement test will need to take a
proctored test by appointment through the UA Testing Office or through
an online proctoring service called ProctorU. There is a retesting fee;
see the Math website for more information. Retesting for Fall 2014
registration must be done by September 3, 2014. For more information
see math.arizona.edu/placement/freshman
Transfer Credit:
Students with college level math credits like AP, CLEP, or CC dual
enrollment credit should see a Math advisor. Out-of-state courses
must be evaluated through an online form available through
math.arizona.edu/placement/credits
Please note that students often repeat courses for which they
already have credit in order to be more successful at the UA. To
speak with a Math advisor please consult your Orientation schedule
for times and locations.
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Math Requirements:
Math requirements for students vary by major. The Math placement
requirements and options table on the following page is an overview
of the general education Math requirements by major for your college.
Many majors have one Math requirement, which can be taken first or
second semester.
Science Requirements:
Most majors require CHEM 151 and MCB 181L/R. Some also require
PHYS 102. The Math Placement requirements for these courses are
listed below. Please consult your advisor for more information.
MCB 181L/R: CALG/PCLG: 55-100%, PCAL/PPCL 45-100%
PHYS 102: CALG/PCLG: 55-100%, PCAL/PPCL 45-100%
CHEM 151: CALG/PCLG: 88-100%, PCAL/PPCL 65-100%
Success in Mathematics at UA:
The placement process does not guarantee a passing grade in any
particular course. Many students can greatly increase their chances of
success in UA Math by taking a review course in order to build a stronger
foundation of fundamental skills. College math is different from high
school math, even though some topics are similar.
College math classes meet less frequently than high school, have little
or no review, and are faster paced. Overall grades are based primarily
on exams. Most of the learning is done by the student outside of class.
Students need to attend class, actively participate in class, keep up with
homework, attend instructor’s office hours and tutoring, and should
expect to spend at least two hours working outside of class for each hour
spent in class.
and keep in mind–
Please Note:
Admission to the UA does not guarantee placement into a
UA Math course. Some students will need review through
ALEKS learning mode, or a review course. All students are
encouraged to review before taking a UA math course.
Pre-Health Professions and Pre-Law are
NOT majors. Find out more at:
prehealth.arizona.edu
prelaw.arizona.edu
Math test scores expire after 1 year.
MATH 100
(Preparation for University-level Math)
MATH 109C (Applied College Algebra with
Data Analysis) OR MATH 112 (College Algebra
Concepts and Applications)
MATH 113
(Elements of Calculus)
Enrollment Requirements:
»»CALG/PCLG (Prep for College Algebra): 30–54%
»»PCAL/PPCL (Prep for Calculus): 25–54%
Enrollment Requirements:
»»CALG/PCLG: 55–100%
»»PCAL/PPCL: 45–100%
Enrollment Requirements:
»»CALG/PCLG: 88–100%
»»PCAL/PPCL: 65–74%
What to know about MATH 100:
»»MATH 100 is a review course designed to help prepare students for MATH 109C,
111, and 112.
»»Students who place below the level of MATH 100 will need to review and retest.
»»Majors with only one Math requirement can take MATH 100 in the Spring, or try to review
and retest.
»»Any major with more than one Math requirement or prerequisite course above the level of
MATH 100 will need to try to take this course as soon as possible.
»»MATH 100 will be offered in the Summer.
What to know about MATH 109C & MATH 112:
»»Satisfies Math requirement for majors that accept MATH 105.
»»Serves as a prerequisite for MATH 113, 163, & 263.
»»Only MATH 112, along with MATH 111, can serve as a prerequisite for MATH 122A/B. MATH 109C is NOT a prerequisite
for MATH 122A/B.
»»MATH 109C serves as a prerequisite to MATH 113, 116, 163,
263 and CHEM 151.
What to know about MATH 113:
»»Does not serve as a prerequisite for any
additional math course (MATH 122A/B,
Calculus or MATH 129,Calculus II).
Eligible Majors:
»»Students who place at this level and need to continue on to take MATH 105 or a higher
numbered course should first take MATH 100.
Eligible Majors:
»»Agricultural Technology Management & Education
»»Animal Sciences
»»Family Studies & Human Development
»»Natural Resources (Rangeland Option)
»»Nutritional Sciences
»»Veterinary Science
Eligible Majors:
»»Microbiology
»»Natural Resources (Fisheries & Wildlife
options)
»»Environmental & Water Resource
Economics
MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for
Business Majors)
MATH 163 (Basic Statistics) OR MATH 263 MATH 122A (Functions for Calculus)
(Introduction to Statistics & Biostatistics) MATH 122B (First Semester Calculus)
OR SBS 200 (Intro. to Statistics for the
**Enroll in both courses.
Social Sciences) OR ISTA 116 (Statistical
Foundation for the Information Age)
Enrollment Requirements:
»»CALG/PCLG: 88–100%
»»PCAL/PPCL: 65–100%
Enrollment Requirements:
»»CALG/PCLG: 88–100%
»»PCAL/PPCL: 65–100%
Enrollment Requirements for MATH 122A:
»»CALG/PCLG: N/A
»»PCAL/PPCL: 70-100%
Enrollment Requirements for MATH 122B:
»»Completion of MATH 122A with a C or higher.
What to know about MATH 116:
»»Students can take either ABE 120 or
MIS 111 as a prerequisite.
What to know about these courses:
»»MATH 109C, 112 or higher serve as a prerequisites.
What to know about MATH 122A/B:
»»MATH 112 (Algebra) + MATH 111 (Trig) can serve as prerequisites to MATH 122A, as
can MATH 120R (PCAL/PPCL 65-74% CALG/PCLG 88-100%. The enrollment requirement for MATH 125 is PCAL/PPCL: 85-100%.
»»Students who do not complete MATH 122A with a C or higher will take MATH 120R
instead of MATH 122B.
Eligible Majors:
»»Retailing & Consumer Sciences
»»Agribusiness Economics and Management
Eligible Majors:
»»Most majors in Ag & Life Sciences can take any of one
of these statistics courses. Consult your advisor.
Eligible Majors:
»»Sustainable Plant Systems
»»Environmental Science
»»Natural Resources (Landscape & Watershed options)
»»Plant Sciences
AP Math Credit for Agriculture & Life Sciences:
It is the student’s responsibility to adjust his/her schedule after AP Math scores are processed into the UA system. If you have AP Calculus credits,
you have satisfied your Foundation Math Requirement at UA.
AP Exam
Score
UA Credit
Options
Notes
Calculus AB or AB sub score on the
BC exam
3, 4, 5
MATH 125,
Calculus I
Foundation Math satisfied for all majors in this college.
See a math advisor if you want to take MATH 129,
Calculus II.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement
for all UA majors and will substitute for UA MATH 109C, 112, 113,
116 or 122A/B.
Calculus BC
3
MATH 125,
Calculus I
Foundation Math satisfied for all majors in this college.
See a math advisor if you want to continue taking Math,
like MATH 129, Calculus II.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement
for all UA majors and will substitute for UA MATH 109C, 112, 113,
116 or 122A/B.
4 or 5
MATH 125 and 129,
Calculus I and II
Students are eligible for MATH 223 and 254, but these
are not required.
MATH 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement
for all UA majors and will substitute for UA MATH 109C, 112, 113,
116 or 122A/B.
3
MATH 163, Basic Statistics
Foundation Math satisfied for all majors in this college.
MATH 163 will substitute for MATH 109C, and 112 for all majors
in this college.
4 or 5
MATH 263, Intro to Stats
& Biostats
Foundation Math satisfied for all majors in this college.
MATH 263 will substitute for MATH 109C, and 112 for all majors
in this college.
Statistics
2014-2015 Orientation Quick Guide to Placement
Second Language Placement
Bachelor of Science: Demonstrate second
semester proficiency in a second language by (1)
completing a second semester or higher language
course at the college level (e.g., at the UA or
a community college); (2) passing a proctored
language proficiency examination at the second
semester level or higher; (3) earning a 3 or higher on
the Advanced Placement Exam; (4) earning a
4 or higher on the International Baccalaureate
Higher Level exam; or (5) earning an appropriate
score on the College Level Examination Program
language test.
Writing Placement:
Writing Program Overview
How to complete the First-Year
Writing General Education and
Foundation Requirement
[1] HOW IS MY PLACEMENT
DETERMINED?
Computer Adaptive Proficiency Exams are
available for student who have studied or know
French, German, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. For
information concerning these exams or other
languages at the University of Arizona, please visit
humanities.arizona.edu
Department of English Writing Program
p: (520) 621-3553
f: (520) 621-5410
uawriting@email.arizona.edu
sbs.arizona.edu/coh/webcape/english/
UA students must complete the first-year writing sequence
(Foundation Composition). Depending on your placement,
you should plan to take three to seven composition units.
Your placement is determined by the sum of your SAT/ACT + GPA, which means most students are placed
before they arrive at UA. We cannot determine your placement if we don’t have both scores, and thus, you may be
required to take a writing placement exam. Based on your sum or exam, you are placed into English 101A, English 101,
or English 109H (Honors).
Score
100-100.9
101-101.9
109-109.9
College of Agriculture
and Life Sciences
|
College of Humanities (520) 621-1048
Placement
ENGL 101A
ENGL 101
ENGL 109H
College of
Agriculture
& Life Sciences
Advising
Contact
Information
For general questions
concerning the College
of Agriculture and Life
Sciences, contact
Office of Career
and Academic Services
»» Forbes Room 211
p: (520) 621-3616
Twitter: @CALS_UA
»» Facebook: University of Arizona
College of Agriculture &
Life Sciences - CAS
Is this placement right for you?
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Majors:
Agribusiness Economics & Management
»» Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Technology Management & Education
»» Systems Management, Teaching, Technology Management, Leadership and Communication
Animal Sciences
»» Equine Science Industry, Industry Food Safety Path,
Industry Production Business Path, Race Track Industry
Environmental Science
»» Biology
»» Land, Air and Water
»» Physics and Chemistry
»» Society and Environment
Environmental & Water Resource Economics
If you believe that you have been placed in a course that does not
reflect your writing abilities, see a Writing Placement Advisor TODAY for
information regarding our placement diagnostic.
Family Studies & Human Development (pre-major)
Microbiology
Military Science & Leadership Minor
[2] WHAT DOES MY
PLACEMENT MEAN?
Natural Resources
Your placement score determines which writing courses you’ll take to satisfy this requirement. English 101 & 102 together
satisfy the requirement; however, passing English 109H with a “C” or better also fulfills the writing requirement. If you
believe your placement is incorrect, please contact the Writing Program regarding eligibility for a placement review.
»» Conservation Biology, Fisheries Conservation & Management, Landscape Assessment &
Analysis, Rangeland Ecology & Management, Watershed Management & Ecohydrology, Wildlife
Conservation & Management
Nutritional Sciences
»» Dietetics, Nutrition
[3] WHAT IF I HAVE AP, IB,
DUAL ENROLLMENT,
OR TRANSFER CREDITS
THAT SATISFY THIS
REQUIREMENT?
If you earned a 4 or higher on the AP exam
OR a 5 or higher on the IB exam…
then you are placed into ENGL 109H. You must earn a “C” grade
or higher to fulfill the writing requirement.
If you have transfer credits from another
college/university OR dual enrollment credit…
then you will either satisfy the requirement OR you are required
to take UA writing course(s). Evaluation of your credit determines
whether or not you have to take 101 and/or 102, or if your credit
satisfies the writing requirement.
To request this information in an alternate format (Braille, digital,
tape, or large print) please contact Evan Boldt, (520) 621-6625.
Plant Sciences
cals.arizona.edu/cas
Retailing & Consumer Sciences (pre-major)
Sustainable Plant Systems
»» Agronomy, Turf Science
Veterinary Science
Introduction to
Math, Second
Language,
and Writing
Placement at UA
The UA Math, Second Language, and Writing Placement process is described in this guide. Each of these areas has a strict
set of rules that are used to place students. The overall purpose of our placement processes is to determine, based on your
background and current demonstrated ability, which Math, Second Language, and Writing courses are appropriate for you.
All students greatly benefit from review, either through a course or on their own. We want students to do well in our courses.
College courses are different from high school courses for many reasons, and placement is an important part of helping you start
out with the right foundation. Please note that placement into a particular course does not guarantee a passing grade.