What are your options if you don't get a 2.5 in Math 120
but you still want (or need) to take Calculus?
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Repeat Math 120 and get a better grade.
This option is preferred if you really made a sincere effort
in Math 120 and were still unable to get a 2.5 or better.
WARNING: repeating a class requires discipline. It could be easy
to just snooze through the course and end up doing even worse
than the first time.
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Take the placement exam again.
This might be the choice for you if your reasons for getting
less than a 2.5 in Math 120 were essentially non-mathematical.
The placement test costs money (about $10 I think) and there
are limitations on how often you can take it. Contact the
Office of Educational Assessment, 440 Schmitz Hall, 543-1170
for details.
This is NOT RECOMMENDED if you made a real effort in Math 120.
Math 124 won't be any easier than Math 120!
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Take a calculus class other than Math 124 (e.g., Math 112 or Q Sci 291).
This could be the option for you if your intended major
doesn't require more than one quarter of calculus and if
it doesn't require Math 124 specifically, AND if you're *sure*
you won't be switching to a major which does.
Math 124 or its honors equivalent (Math 134) are the only
calculus classes which leave all your options open.
If you're not sure about this or even if you think you are sure,
talk to an advisor!
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Take Math 124 at a community college (or somewhere else).
This might be the right choice if you won't be taking Math 125
here. Classes are smaller, instruction is generally excellent.
However, it might not prepare you very well for our Math 125.
Also, although the credits might transfer, the grade probably
won't. If you're considering this choice,
talk to an advisor!
In any case, if you're not sure what to do you should talk it over with
someone --- preferably an academic advisor or a math advisor.
It's always better to make an informed choice than to rely on guessing or
rumors.