University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Colorado Denver

Math Placement and Testing

The Mathematics department utilizes the Accuplacer exam to determine appropriate placement in College Algebra and Calculus. Placement tests are offered during new student orientation and at any time that the Math Lab is open (most days on which there are classes).

Accuplacer Score

UCD Course

ACCUPLACER score is not required to enroll.

MATH 1009 (was 1350) - Computers in the Arts and Sciences

Prereq: basic high school algebra and some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.


Remember – this course is not a preparation course for College Algebra.  It is an appropriate course for students with majors that do not require College Algebra.

Or MATH 1010 – Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

Fulfills CLAS computation requirements. Formerly Math 2000

85 (EA)

Accuplacer score required.

MATH 1070 - Algebra for Social Science & Business

It is the policy of the UCD Mathematics Department to require Accuplacer elementary algebra testing in math 1070. Students who do not pass the exam with a score of 85 or greater will not be able to enroll.  Students who do pass the exam will need to add the course using a course adjustment form with a signature from the MERC Lab coordinator or a designated person in the Math Department.   Please see the Math Dept site for more details.

Prereq: at least a year of high school algebra and a satisfactory score on the placement exam. No co-credit with math 1110 or 1130.

Students can only enroll with a Schedule Adjustment Form

Authorized signatures:

  • Mike Kawai – MERC Lab (SI 130)
  • Jennifer Thurston – Math Department (CU 614)
  • Lynn Bennethum – Associate Chair-Math (CU 638)

85 (EA)

Accuplacer score required for 1110.

Accuplacer score

not required for

1120 or 1130,

but is suggested.

MATH 1110 - College Algebra

It is the policy of the UCD Mathematics Department to require Accuplacer elementary algebra testing in math 1110. Students who do not pass the exam with a score of 85 or greater, on or before the Wednesday of the first week of classes, will be administratively dropped from this course. Please see the Math Dept site for more details.

Prereq: intermediate algebra and satisfactory score on the placement exam. No co-credit with either Math 1070 or 1130.

MATH 1120  - College Trigonometry


Prereq: Math 1110.   No joint credit with Math 1130.

MATH 1130 - Pre-calculus Mathematics

Intended as a review for those who completed college algebra & trig, but feel need for further prep prior to calculus.
Prereq: No co-credit with math 1070, 1110 or 1120.

80 (CM)

Accuplacer score required for 1401.

MATH 1401 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I

It is the policy of the UCD Mathematics Department to require Accuplacer college mathematics testing in Math 1401. Students who do not pass the exam with a score of 80 or greater, on or before the Wednesday of the first week of classes, will be administratively dropped from this course. Please see the Math Dept site for more details.


Note: Students cannot receive credit for both Math 1080 and 1401. Prereq: Math 1120 or 1130 and satisfactory score on the placement exam.

KEY

EA = Elementary Algebra Test

CM = College Mathematics Test

**College Algebra course with C- or higher can be substitute for Accuplacer score.

***Students should talk with instructor if score <85 on EA test.