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Mathematics Placement Test Information

The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Mathematics-Gulf Coast

Students who do not meet the new math prerequisites listed below may take a placement test.  The results of the test will be one of the criteria that will determine in which class the student may enroll.  Interested students should contact Dr. Harris (John.m.Harris@usm.edu) or Ms. Naquin (Marlene.Naquin@usm.edu) .  The test is computerized and will be administered in the mathematics lab, Room 134I in the Gulf Coast Student Services Center.  Students need to bring their student ID or something showing their name and ID number along with a photo ID.  The fee for the test is $10 (CASH ONLY) and must be paid before taking the test.  A calculator is provided on the computer.  Students are not allowed to bring their own.  Test results are given as soon as the test is completed.

Testing are given by appointment only.

Questions: Marlene.Naquin@usm.edu, John.m.harris@usm.edu

                 

College of Science and Technology
New Mathematics Pre-Requisites
 Effective Fall 2009 For All Southern Miss Students

College Algebra (MAT 101) Math ACT ≥ 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 099
Brief Applied Calculus (MAT 102) Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101
Trigonometry (MAT 103) Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101
Precalculus (MAT 128) Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101
Calculus I (MAT 167) Math ACT ≥ 26 or a grade of C or better in MAT 103 or MAT 128
Applied Calculus for Engineering Technology I (MAT 136) Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 103
Calculus for the Arts & Sciences (MAT 314) Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101
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