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Early Math Placement Tool
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UW - Milwaukee Math Requirements
The following information is designed to help students interpret their EMPT test results with respect to the requirements and the mathematics course sequence at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The EMPT test is just a shorter version of the actual UW Mathematics Placement test which every student is required to take entering a UW System college.
In both cases the placement test score establishes a placement level which determines where a student enters the math course sequence. The EMPT program provides high school students the opportunity of a trial run, to find out where they would be placed if they were to start college at this time.
At UW-Milwaukee every student has to satisfy the general education requirement in Mathematics. This can be done either by reaching placement level 3 on the actual placement test or by earning at least three credits with a grade of C or higher in one of the courses Math 105, Math 106, or Math 175. (Please consult the math course sequence and course descriptions below). Even students who don't need math for their major programs have to satisfy these requirements. The math requirements for specific major programs are also listed below and should help students to determine:
1. what the first Math course would be they can enroll in, given their placement level on the test,
2. how many more courses they would need to take in the sequence to fulfill the general math requirements at UW-Milwaukee and/or the Math requirements of a particular major.
In any case, students should definitely plan to schedule an appropriate math course in their senior year in high school. It will enhance their chance of beginning their study with a required college level math course and hopefully avoid the need for remediation .
EMPT Levels Mapped to Courses at UW - Milwaukee
| EMPT Level | Course(s) |
|---|---|
| D1 | Math 094 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
Math 092 Mathematical Literacy for College Students |
| D2/D3 | Math 098 Algebraic Literacy
Math 103 Contemporary Applications of Mathematics |
| C1 | Math 103 Contemporary Applications of Mathematics
Math 105 Intermediate Algebra Math 175 Mathematical Explorations for Elementary Teachers |
| C2 | Math 116 College Algebra |
| C3 | Math 117 Trigonometry
Math 205 Introductory Finite Mathematics Math 211 Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
| C4 | Math 231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
UW - Milwaukee Math Requirements by Major
| Majors | Required Mathematics Courses |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural Studies | 105, 116, 117 |
| Arts | |
| Art, Dance, Music Theater, Fine Arts Education | General Education Requirement |
| Behavioral Sciences | |
| Psychology, Sociology | General Education Requirement |
| Biological Sciences | |
| Biological Science, Biological Aspects of Conservation | 105 & 211 or 105, 116, 117 & 231 |
| Business Administration | |
| Accounting, Finance, Industrial Operations Management, Industrial Relations, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Production and Management Science, Real Estate and Urban Development | 105 & 211 or 105, 116, 117, 231 & 232 |
| Communications | |
| Library and Information Science, Mass Communication | General Education Requirement |
| Communication | 105, 215 |
| Community Service | |
| Criminal Justice, Social Work | 105 |
| Military | General Education Requirement |
| Education | |
| Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Exceptional Education | 175 |
| Community Education | General Education Requirement |
| Secondary Education-Math | 231, 232, 233, 234 & additional higher level math courses |
| Secondary Education-Science | 231, 232, 233, 234, plus six additional math credits |
| Engineering & Applied Science | |
| Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering | 231, 232, 233 & higher level electives |
| Mechanical Engineering | 231, 232, 233, 234 & higher level math electives |
| Health sciences | |
| Health Science, Medical Record Administration, Medical Technology, Speech Pathology, Audiology | 105 |
| Medical Science pre-Med & pre-Dental | 105, 116, 117 (Calculus highly recommended) |
| Medical Science pre-Pharmacy | 105, 116, 117 & 231 |
| Occupational Therapy, Nursing | General Education Requirement |
| Humanities | |
| English, Literature, Classics, Art History, Languages, History, Philosophy | General Education Requirement |
| Mathematical/Computer Sciences | |
| Mathematics, Applied Math and Physics | 231, 232, 233, 234 and additional higher level courses |
| Computer Science | 231, 232, 233, 413 and additional higher level electives |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry, Geological Science, Physics | 231, 232 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology, Political Science, International Relations, Afro-American Studies, History, Law Studies | General Education Requirement |
| Economics | 105, 211 |
| Geography | 105 |
General Education Requirement - Students must satisfy the General Education Requirement in Mathematics prior to achieving junior standing. The mathematics requirement may be satisfied by achieving a placement level of at least 3 or earning at least 3 credits with a grade of C or higher in Mathematical Science courses 105, 106 or 175.