Math Placement (Old)
Please go to aub.ie/mathplacement for math placement of AU Students admitted in Summer/Fall 2023 or later.
Chart 1: Math Placement Chart for AU Students Admitted in Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023
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If I have the minimum score on any the following assessments: |
OR College Credit for:**
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Then I can
take: |
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MATH ACT |
MATH SAT |
ALEKS PPL (Placement Assessment) |
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Below 22 or none |
Below 550 or none |
Below 50% or none |
No college credit | MATH 1000 |
| 22 | 550 | 50% | College credit for MATH 1000 | MATH 1100 |
| 22 | 550 | 50% | College credit for MATH 1000 | MATH 1120 |
| 23 | 565 | 64% | College credit for MATH 1120 (MTH 112 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1130 |
| 23 | 565 | 64% | College credit for MATH 1000 with “C” or above | MATH 1150 |
| 25 | 600 | 68% | College credit for MATH 1120 or 1130 or 1150 (MTH 112 or 113 or 115 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1680 |
| 30 | 700 | 78% | College credit for MATH 1130 or 1150 with “C” or above (MTH 113 or 115 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1610, 1617 |
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A 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB (a score of 5 is highly recommended) |
College credit for MATH 1610 with “C” or above (MTH 125 at AL 2 years) |
MATH 1620, 1627 |
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A 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC (a score of 5 is highly recommended) |
College credit for MATH 1620 with “C” or above (MTH 126 at AL 2 years) |
MATH 2630, 2637 |
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College credit for MATH 1620 with “C” or above (MTH 126 at AL 2 years); Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637 |
MATH 2650 |
Chart 2: Math Placement Chart for AU Students Admitted in Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022
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If I have the minimum score on any the following assessments: |
OR College Credit for:**
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Then I can
take: |
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MATH ACT |
MATH SAT |
ALEKS PPL (Placement Test) |
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Below 22 or none |
Below 550 or none |
Below 50% or none |
No college credit | MATH 1000 |
| 22 | 550 | 50% | College credit for MATH 1000 | MATH 1100 |
| 22 | 550 | 50% | College credit for MATH 1000 | MATH 1120 |
| 23 | 565 | 64% | College credit for MATH 1120 (MTH 112 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1130 |
| 23 | 565 | 64% | College credit for MATH 1000 with “C” or above | MATH 1150 |
| 25 | 600 | 68% | College credit for MATH 1120 or 1130 or 1150 (MTH 112 or 113 or 115 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1680 |
| 26 | 620 | 78% | College credit for MATH 1130 or 1150 with “C” or above (MTH 113 or 115 at AL 2 years) | MATH 1610, 1617 |
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A 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB (a score of 5 is highly recommended) |
College credit for MATH 1610 with “C” or above (MTH 125 at AL 2 years) |
MATH 1620, 1627 |
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A 3 or higher on AP Calculus BC (a score of 5 is highly recommended) |
College credit for MATH 1620 with “C” or above (MTH 126 at AL 2 years) |
MATH 2630, 2637 |
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College credit for MATH 1620 with “C” or above (MTH 126 at AL 2 years); Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637 |
MATH 2650 |
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** to check on how courses may transfer to Auburn, please visit |
Chart 3: Math Placement Chart for AU Students Admitted in Fall 2017 to Summer 2021
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Course |
ACT MATH/Old SAT MATH/New SAT MATH& score cut off level for entrance: calculated as at least 75% probability of passing the course |
Alternate prerequisite courses |
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MATH 1000, 1003 |
none required |
none required |
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MATH 1100, 1103, 1120, 1123 |
at least 22/520/550 |
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MATH 1130, 1133 |
at least 23/540/565 |
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MATH 1150, 1153 |
at least 23/540/565 or “C” or above in MATH 1000/1003 |
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MATH 1610, 1613, 1617, 1710 |
at least 26/600/620 or “C” or above in MATH 1130/1133/1150/1153 |
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MATH 1680, 1683 |
at least 25/580/600 |
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MATH 1620, 1623, 1627, 1720 |
“C” or above in MATH 1610/1613/1617/1710 or AP credit or transfer credit |
“C” or above in MATH 1610/1613/1617/1710 or AP credit or transfer credit |
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MATH 2630, 2637, 2730 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 or AP credit or transfer credit |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 or AP credit or transfer credit |
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MATH 2650 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637/2730 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637/2730 |
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Higher level courses |
credit for prerequisite courses |
credit for prerequisite courses |
For information about AP credit, click http://www.auburn.edu/administration/registrar/helpful_resources/enrollment/ap-ib-clep-information.html
Chart 4: Math Placement Chart for AU Students Admitted in Fall 2015 to Fall 2017
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Course |
ACT& MATH/SAT MATH score prerequisite |
Alternate prerequisite courses |
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MATH 1000, 1003 |
none required |
none required |
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MATH 1100, 1103, 1120, 1123 |
at least 22/520 |
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MATH 1130, 1133 |
at least 23/540 |
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MATH 1150, 1153 |
at least 23/540 or “C” or above in MATH 1000/1003 |
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MATH 1610, 1613, 1617, 1710 |
at least 26/600 or “C” or above in MATH 1130/1133/1150/1153 |
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MATH 1680, 1683 |
at least 25/580 |
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MATH 1620, 1623, 1627, 1720 |
“C” or above in MATH 1610/1613/1617/1710; or AP credit or transfer credit |
“C” or above in MATH 1610/1613/1617/1710; AP credit or transfer credit |
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MATH 2630, 2637, 2730 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720; or AP credit or transfer credit |
“C” or above for in MATH 1620/1623/1627/ 1720; AP credit or transfer credit |
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MATH 2650 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637/2730 |
“C” or above in MATH 1620/1623/1627/1720 Co-requisite courses: MATH 2630/2637/2730 |
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Higher level courses |
credit for prerequisite courses |
credit for prerequisite courses |
Chart 5: Math Placement Chart for AU Students admitted before Fall 2015
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NOTE: All courses require High School Geometry and Second Year High School Algebra. |
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COURSE |
Score requirements |
Alternate prerequisite courses |
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MATH 1000 College Algebra |
No placement score requirement |
No prerequisite |
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MATH 1100 Finite Mathematics |
At least 34/100 on math placement test |
No prerequisite |
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MATH 1120 Pre-Calculus Algebra |
At least 48/100 on math placement test |
or MATH 1000 |
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MATH 1130 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry |
At least 56/100 on math placement test |
or credit for MATH 1120 |
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MATH 1150 Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry |
At least 64/100 on math placement test |
or credit for MATH 1000 |
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MATH 1610 Calculus I |
At least 72/100 on math placement test |
or credit for MATH 1130 or 1150 |
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MATH 1680 Business Calculus I |
At least 72/100 on math placement test |
or credit for MATH 1120 |
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MATH 1620 Calculus II |
AP credit on AB Calculus exam |
or credit for MATH 1610 |
For information about AP credit, click http://www.auburn.edu/administration/registrar/helpful_resources/enrollment/ap-ib-clep-information.html
Understanding My Score
I. How do I find my score?
If you enrolled in Fall 2015 or after, your Math Placement score is your ACT/SAT MATH score.
If you have enrolled before Fall 2015 and have taken the online Math Placement Test, Log into Canvas ( auburn.instructure.com) and click “Courses & Groups” in the blue bar at the top of the page. Your Math Placement Test scores will be displayed on the grades page. You can contact Heather Hamilton at hah0051@auburn.edu, 334-844-4290, 221 Parker Hall. if you have questions.
II. What is my mathematics placement?
The above charts list the beginning mathematics courses and the scores and other prerequisites required in order to enroll in them. Which course you should take will depend on both your placement and the requirements of your major.
III. Which math do I need to take for my intended course of study?
See www.auburn.edu/majors for all available majors. A list of the CORE mathematics for each major can be found below at item VI.
IV. What if my best score does not allow me to register for the first mathematics course in my curriculum?
We encourage you to prepare yourself during the summer and take the appropriate course during Fall. Completion of the appropriate course will allow you to be placed in a higher-level course. You should discuss this option with your advisor.
V. Summary of Freshman Level Mathematics Courses http://bulletin.auburn.edu/coursesofinstruction/math/
MATH 1000 College Algebra does not satisfy the core mathematics requirement, but elective credit is possible. Students who feel that they have deficiencies in mathematics should take this class in preparation for further studies in mathematics. The course is designed to prepare students for all of the pre-calculus courses.
All the remaining mathematics courses satisfy the core mathematics requirement. The minimum requirement for all these courses is completion of high school geometry and second year high school algebra; knowledge of trigonometry is a requirement for MATH 1610 Calculus I.
MATH 1100 Finite Mathematics and Applications (3 credit hours) is designed for students who do not plan to take any further courses in mathematics. It is not a prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
MATH 1120 Pre-Calculus Algebra (3 credit hours) covers the prerequisite material for MATH 1130 and 1680.
MATH 1130 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (3 credit hours) covers trigonometry, this material is necessary for calculus 1610 (as well as 1617 Honors Calculus and 1710 Calculus for engineering and science programs). Students who plan to take calculus 1610 and who have not had trigonometry in high school will need this material.
MATH 1150 Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credit hours) covers the material from 1120 and 1130 at a faster pace.
MATH 1610 Calculus 1 is the first course of the calculus sequence that is designed for students in engineering and science programs. MATH 1617 is the honors version of the course. Knowledge of the material in MATH 1130 or 1150 is prerequisite for this class.
MATH 1710 is calculus for engineering and science students and begins with the concept of vectors and uses examples from the sciences and engineering; Knowledge of the material in MATH 1130 or 1150 is prerequisite for this class.
MATH 1680 Calculus with Business Applications 1 is the first calculus course designed for business students. Trigonometry is not required for this course therefore MATH 1680 cannot be used as prerequisite for MATH 1620 Calculus 2; the material in MATH 1120 is prerequisite for this class.
VI. CORE Mathematics Requirement by College and Major
Nutrition (Nutrition Science Option)
MATH 1610
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CORE MATH REQUIREMENT BY COLLEGE AND BY MAJOR |
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE |
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Agricultural Business and Economics |
MATH 1680 |
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Agricultural Communications |
MATH 1130 |
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Agronomy and Soils |
MATH 1130 |
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Animal Sciences |
MATH 1130 |
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Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures |
MATH 1610 |
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Horticulture |
MATH 1130 |
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Poultry Science |
MATH 1130 |
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION |
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Architecture |
MATH 1610 |
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Building Science |
MATH 1610 |
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Graphic Design |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Industrial Design |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Interior Architecture |
MATH 1610 |
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
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All majors and all programs require: |
MATH 1680 |
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION |
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Teacher Education Programs |
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Agriscience Education |
MATH 1130 |
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Business and Marketing |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Early Childhood |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Elementary Education Program |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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English Language Arts |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Foreign Language Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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General Science (Biology) |
MATH 1610 |
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Chemistry Education |
MATH 1610 |
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Physics Education |
MATH 1610 |
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Social Science Education (History) |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Geography Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Mathematics Education |
MATH 1610 |
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Music Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Physical Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Early Childhood Special Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Collaborative Teacher Education |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Non-teacher Education Programs |
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Exercise Science |
MATH 1150 |
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Fitness, Conditioning, and Performance |
MATH 1150 |
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Physical Activity and Health |
MATH 1150 |
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Rehabilitation Services |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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SAMUEL GINN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING |
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All majors and all programs require: |
MATH 1610 |
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SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES |
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Professional Forestry |
MATH 1130 |
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Wildlife Ecology and Management |
MATH 1610 |
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Natural Resources Management |
MATH 1130 |
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Geospatial and Environmental Informatics |
MATH 1610 |
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COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES |
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Nutrition (Nutrition Science Option) |
MATH 1610 |
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All other majors and programs require: |
MATH 1150 |
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS |
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Anthropology |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Art |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Communication |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Communication Disorders |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Economics (Primary Track) |
MATH 1610 or MATH 1680 |
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Economics (Quantitive Track) |
MATH 1610 |
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English |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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French |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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German |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Health Services Administration |
MATH 1680 |
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History |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Journalism |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Music |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Philosophy |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Philosophy (Religious Studies Option) |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Political Science |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Psychology |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Public Administration |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Public Relations |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Radio, Television, and Film |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Social Work |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Sociology |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Spanish |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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Theatre |
MATH 1100 or MATH 1120 |
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SCHOOL OF NURSING |
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Nursing |
MATH 1120 |
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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS |
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All majors and all programs require: |
MATH 1610 |
Important Contacts
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Sciences and Mathematics
221 Parker Hall
Auburn, Alabama 36849-5310
Telephone: 334-844-4290
FAX: 334-844-6555