Math Requirements
To earn a degree from UVA Wise a student must complete six credit hours in mathematics. Students may begin their study of mathematics with MTH 1010, 1050, 1110, 1210, or 2040; however, if deficiencies are identified, students are required to satisfactorily complete preparatory work coordinated by the Intervention Coordinator. The department recommends the appropriate initial placement determined by the following criteria:
- The student’s SAT or ACT scores (now optional);
- The student’s high school record;
A student can seek improvement of their initial placement by taking a Mathematics Assessment Exam.
MTH 2010 and 2020 do not satisfy liberal arts core requirements. A 1000-level course, with the exception of MTH 1180, may not be taken for credit after a 2000- or higher-level course has been completed successfully. MTH 1010 may not be taken for credit after either MTH 1110 or MTH 1210 has been completed successfully.
Advanced Placement
Students who place into MTH 1210 and complete the course with a C or better will also receive credit for MTH 1110. Those who do not get a C or better are advised to take MTH 1110 before repeating MTH 1210. Students who place into MTH 1050 and complete the course with a C or better will also receive credit for MTH 1010.
Students who place into MTH 2040 and complete the course with a C or better will also receive credit for MTH 1110 and MTH 1210. Students who score a 4 or 5 on the AB Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus and students who score a 3 on the BC Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus will receive credit for MTH 2040 and will be placed into MTH 2050. Students who score a 4 or 5 on the BC Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus will receive credit for both MTH 2040 and 2050. Students who score a 3 on the AB Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus can petition the Department Chair to be placed into MTH 2040.