{"id":4242,"date":"2024-08-07T13:55:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T18:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=4242"},"modified":"2024-08-07T13:55:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T18:55:43","slug":"math-course-placement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/advising-services\/determine-course-placement\/math-course-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"Math Course Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Winona State, math course placement depends on your major and your test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not meet the placement criteria for MATH 112, 115, or 117, you will have to take MATH 050 to develop the skills you\u2019ll need for college-level math courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students with previously earned credit in college math may enroll in the next appropriate course regardless of ACT or test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to an advisor to make sure you are taking the course that\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Score & Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Course Placement<\/th>ACT Math Score<\/th>SAT Math Score<\/th>Accuplacer Score<\/th>MCA Score<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Math 212 - Calculus<\/td>26 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 290 or higher on AAF<\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 120 - Precalculus<\/td>24 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 140 - Applied Calculus<\/td>24 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 115 - College Algebra <\/td>22 or higher <\/td>530 or higher<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF<\/td>1158 or higher <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 112 - Applied Precalculus<\/td>22 or higher <\/td>530 or higher<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF<\/td>1158 or higher <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 117 - Precalculus with Modeling<\/td>22 or higher <\/td>530 or higher<\/td>255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF<\/td>1158 or higher <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 110 - Finite Mathematics<\/td>18 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>255 or higher on the QAS <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 202 - Elements of Math<\/td>18 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>255 or higher on the QAS <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 100 - Survey of Mathematics<\/td>18 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>243 or higher on the QAS <\/td>1150 or higher<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Stats 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics <\/td>18 or higher<\/td>N\/A<\/td>243 or higher on the QAS <\/td>1148 or higher<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Stats 100 - Numbers & Data in Society<\/td>17 or lower<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Less than 242 on the QAS <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Math 050 - Intermediate Algebra<\/td>17 or lower<\/td>N\/A<\/td>Less than 242 on the QAS <\/td>N\/A<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

ALEKS Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students who are pursuing a degree from the College of Science & Engineering need a solid foundation in math as many programs require advanced math courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your math skills are a little shaky, you may register for the\u00a0ALEKS Preparation and Learning Program<\/a> as an alternative to taking MATH 050.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry-Level Courses for College of Science & Engineering Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, first year students should be prepared for or prepared beyond the math courses listed for their majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Major<\/th>Early Math Courses<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Applied Computer Science<\/td>
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  • MATH 140 Applied Calculus<\/li>\n
  • STAT 210 Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology \u2013 Allied Health<\/td>MATH 120 Precalculus or above<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology \u2013 Cell & Molecular<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology \u2013 Ecology<\/td>MATH 120 Precalculus or above<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology \u2013 Environmental Science<\/td> MATH 120 Precalculus or above<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology \u2013 Life Science (Teaching)<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Chemistry \u2013 All Major Options<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Computer Science<\/td>
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  • MATH 212 Calculus I<\/li>\n
  • STAT 210 Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Composite Materials Engineering<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Data Science<\/td>MATH 140 Applied Calculus or MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Geoscience \u2013 All Major Options<\/td>
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  • MATH 112 Applied Precalculus & MATH 140 Applied Calculus<\/li>\n
  • MATH 120 Precalculus & MATH 212 Calculus I<\/li>\n
  • MATH 212 Calculus I & MATH 213 Calculus II<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Mathematics \u2013 All Major Options<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Physics \u2013 All Major Options<\/td>MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Statistics<\/td> MATH 212 Calculus I<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Math Course Sequences for Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Additional math courses can be helpful in a variety of majors and some non-math degree programs have math courses as part of the required curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Major<\/th>Courses You're Probably Already Taking<\/th>The Next Class You Should Take<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Accounting <\/td>
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  • ECON 222 or STAT 210\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
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  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Art <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biochemistry <\/td>
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  • MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
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  • STAT 305 - Biometry<\/li>\n
  • MATH 312 - Multi-Variable Calculus<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Biology <\/td>
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  • MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
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  • MATH 313\/314 - Differential Equations<\/li>\n
  • STAT 305 - Biometry<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Business Administration <\/td>
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  • ECON 222 or STAT 210<\/li>\n
  • MATH 112<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
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  • MATH 140 - Applied Calculus<\/li>\n
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Chemistry <\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 313\/314 - Differential Equations<\/li>\n
  • STAT 305 - Biometry<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Clinical Lab Science<\/td>
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  • MATH 120<\/li>\n
  • STAT 305<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
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  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Communication Studies<\/td>STAT 110 or STAT 210<\/td>STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Computer Science<\/td>STAT 210 & MATH 212 <\/td>
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  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Data Science<\/td>STAT 360<\/td>Take any course from STAT 320 or higher (except STAT 370) to earn a minor in Statistics.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Economics<\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • ECON 322 or STAT 310<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II<\/li>\n
  • STAT 360 - Regression<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Engineering <\/td>
    \n
  • STAT 303<\/li>\n
  • MATH 312<\/li>\n
  • MATH 313<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 242 - Linear Algebra<\/li>\n
  • MATH 332 - Numerical Analysis)<\/li>\n
  • STAT 321 - Industrial Experimental Design<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
English <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Finance<\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • ECON 322 or STAT 310<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II<\/li>\n
  • STAT 360 - Regression<\/li>\n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Geoscience <\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • MATH 213<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 313\/314 - Differential Equations<\/li>\n
  • STAT 305 - Biometry<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Global Studies<\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
History <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Legal Studies <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Marketing <\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212<\/li>\n
  • ECON 222 or STAT 210<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II<\/li>\n
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Mass Communications <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Mathematics <\/td>STAT 210<\/td>STAT 310 (Intermediate Statistics): Learn even more statistical tools and methods. Take STAT 310 and 2 more STAT courses to earn a minor in Statistics. <\/td> <\/tr>\n
Movement Science<\/td>
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  • STAT 110 or STAT 210<\/li>\n
  • MATH 117<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • MATH 212 - Calculus I<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Music <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Music Business <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Nursing <\/td>STAT 110<\/td>STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Physics <\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 312<\/li>\n
  • MATH 313<\/li>\n
  • MATH 413<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
    \n
  • MATH 242 - Linear Algebra<\/li>\n
  • STAT 303 - Engineering Statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nTake both MATH 242 and STAT 303 to earn a minor in Mathematics.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Political Science <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Psychology <\/td>PSY 231<\/td>
    \n
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/li>\n
  • STAT 360 - Regression Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Public Administration <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation<\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Social Work <\/td>STAT 110<\/td>STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Sociology<\/td>STAT 110<\/td>STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Spanish <\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100<\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Statistics <\/td>
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  • MATH 312<\/li>\n
  • MATH 337<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/td>
MATH 247 - Discrete Mathematics

Earn a minor in Mathematics just by taking MATH 247.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Theatre<\/td>MATH 100 or STAT 100 <\/td>STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n Mathematics & Statistics Department\n <\/div>\n
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507.457.5370<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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507.457.2989<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Chris Malone<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Brandee Tarras\n <\/div>\n
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