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Early Math Placement Tool
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UW - Oshkosh Math Requirements
The following information is designed to help students interpret their EMPT test results with respect to Mathematics requirements at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. The EMPT test is a shorter version of the actual UW Mathematics Placement test which every student is required to take upon entering in a UW System university. These tests establish a placement level which determines where a student enters the Mathematics course sequence. The EMPT program gives high school students a preview of where they would place if they were to start college at this time.
At UW-Oshkosh every student must satisfy the General Education Requirement in Mathematics. This can be done by placing at level 3 on the actual placement test or by completing, with a grade of C or better, one of PBIS 187, 188 or 189. A college program of courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree(BS) requires additional Mathematics. For students placing at level 1, a total of 11 credits is required; at least three credits at level 1, at least three credits at level 2 and at least three credits from the additional list below. For students placing at level 2, a total of eight credits is required; at least three credits at level 2 and at least three credits from the additional list below. For students entering at levels 3 and 4, three credits are required from the following list.
Additional list:
Calculus: Math 171, Math 206, Math 172, Math 175
Statistics: Math 201, Math 301, Econ 210, Psych 203, Soc 281, Psych 341, Crim Jus 281
Computer Science: Compsci 221, Compsci 262
The UW-Oshkosh Mathematics Department requires the use of a graphical calculator, such as the TI-83 or TI-84, in several math courses including Math 103,104, 106, 108, 171, 172, 273 and 204. It is helpful for students to gain experience with this technology while still in high school.
EMPT Levels Mapped to Courses at UW - Oshkosh
| EMPT Level | Course(s) |
|---|---|
| D1 | Math 100 Elementary Algebra |
| D2/D3 | Math 103 Intermediate Algebra |
| C1/C2 | Math 187 (PBIS) Problem Based Seminar
Math 188 (PBIS) Modern Mathematics and its Applications Math 189 (PBIS) Statistics Math 104 College Algebra Math 108 Pre-Calculus Math 109 Elementary Statistics Math 110 Number Systems Math 204 Finite Mathematics for Business |
| C3 | Math 106 Trigonometry
Math 201 Applied Statistics Math 206 Applied Calculus for Business |
| C4 | Math 171 Calculus I |
UW - Oshkosh Math Requirements by Major
| Majors | Required Mathematics Courses |
| Art | General Education Requirements |
| Biology/Microbiology | 171 |
| Business | |
| Accounting, Management Information Systems, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Management, Marketing | 204, 206 |
| Chemistry | 171, 172+ |
| Communication | |
| Drama, Speech, Theater, Radio/TV/Film | General Education Requirements |
| Computer Science* | 122, 171, 201 or 301 |
| Economics | 171 or (204 and 206) |
| Education** | General Education Requirements |
| English | General Education Requirements |
| Foreign Language and Literature | General Education Requirements |
| Geography | General Education Requirements |
| Geology | 171, 172 |
| Health Physical Education and Recreation | General Education Requirements |
| History | General Education Requirements |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | General Education Requirements |
| Journalism | General Education Requirements |
| Mathematics | about 40 credits including 171, 172 |
| Medical Technology | BS degree requirements |
| Music | General Education Requirements |
| Nursing | General Education Requirements |
| Philosophy | General Education Requirements |
| Physics and Astronomy* | 171, 172+ |
| Political Science | General Education Requirements |
| Preprofessional Education | |
| Healthcare Professions | General Education Requirements |
| Engineering | 171, 172+ |
| Law | General Education Requirementsd |
| Veterinary Medicine | 104 and 106 or 108, 201 |
| Psychology | 104, 108 or 204 |
| Public Affairs | General Education Requirements |
| Urban and Regional Studies | General Education Requirements |
| Religious Studies/Anthropology | General Education Requirements |
| Social Work | General Education Requirements |
| Sociology | General Education Requirements |
+ Additional mathematics required.
* Mathematics requirements vary with emphasis
** For licensure to teach mathematics about 8 mathematics courses are required.
More information on UW-Oshkosh programs and courses may be obtained from the admissions office at (920) 424-0202. Information is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.uwosh.edu.