Credit Exams for Undergraduates

The Department of Mathematics provides several credit exams that newly-admitted and currently-enrolled students may take to obtain credit in certain mathematics courses. These exams (and their course equivalents at Purdue) include:

Algebra, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus

• The Algebra Exam II (MA 153),
• The Trigonometry Exam (MA 154),
• The PreCalculus (Functions and Trigonometry) Exam (MA 158),

Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers

• MATH ELEM TEACH I (MA 137),
• MATH ELEM TEACH II (MA 138),
• MATH ELEM TEACH III (MA 139),

Science Calculus

• The Calculus Exam I (MA 165),
• The Calculus Exam II (MA 166),
• The Calculus Exam III (MA 261),
• The Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Exam (MA 262),
• The Linear Algebra Exam (MA 265).
• The Ordinary Differential Equations Exam (MA 266).

Technical Calculus

• The Introduction to Calculus Exam (MA 220).
• The Calculus for Technology Exam I (MA 221).
• The Calculus for Technology Exam II (MA 222).
• The Introductory Analysis Exam I (MA 223).
• The Introductory Analysis Exam II (MA 224).

Please note that the different schools at Purdue University have different math requirements. Check with your academic counselor about how these credits may be used in your particular major.

Tests for obtaining credit are publicly scheduled for mid-June through mid-July, just before the beginning of the fall semester, and in the middle of each semester. Individual testing may be arranged by contacting your Academic Advisor. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Mathematics Department's Academic Services Office in room 242 of the Mathematical Sciences Building, (765)-494-1991.

Algebra, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus

• Algebra Exam II Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 153
  Study Guide: Study Guide For College Algebra and/or Trigonometry, MA 153 or 154.

  Fundamental concepts of algebra through Exponential and Logarithmic Function, and Systems of Equations and Inequalities. Calculators required. See study guide for more details.

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• Trigonometry Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 154
  Study guide: Study Guide For College Algebra and/or Trigonometry, MA 153 or 154.
  

  Trigonometric Functions through Topics in Analytic Geometry. Calculators required. See study guide for more details.

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• Precalculus (Functions and Trigonometry) Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 158
  Study Guide: Study Guide For PreCalculus, MA 158.
  Practice Problems: Practice Problems For PreCalculus, MA 158.
  Formula Sheet: Formula Sheet For PreCalculus, MA 158.
  

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Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers

• Math for Elementary School Teachers Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 137
  Study guide: Study Guide For Math for Elementary School Teachers, MA 137.
  

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• Math for Elementary School Teachers II Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 138
  Study guide: Study Guide For Math for Elementary School Teachers II, MA 138.
  

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• Math for Elementary School Teachers Exam III
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 139
  Study guide: Study Guide For Math for Elementary School Teachers III, MA 139.
  

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Science Calculus

• Calculus Exam I
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 165
  Study guide: Study Guide for One-variable Calculus, MA 165 and MA166
  

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• Calculus Exam II
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 166
  Study guide: Study Guide for One-variable Calculus, MA 165 and MA166
  

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• Calculus Exam III
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 261
  Study guide: Study Guide for Multivariate Calculus, MA 261
  

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• Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 262
  Study guide: Study Guide for Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, MA 262
  

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• Linear Algebra
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 265
  Study guide: Study Guide for Linear Algebra, MA 265
  

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• Ordinary Differential Equations Exam I
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 266
  Study guide: Study Guide for Ordinary Differential Equations, MA 266
  

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Technical Calculus

• Introduction to Calculus Exam
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 220
  Study guide: Study Guide for Introduction to Calculus, MA 220
  

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• Calculus for Technology Exam I
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 221
  Study guide: Study Guide for Calculus for Technology I, MA 221
  

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• Calculus for Technology Exam II
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 222
  Study guide: Study Guide for Calculus for Technology II, MA 222
  

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• Introductory Analysis Exam I
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 223
  Study guide: Study Guide for Introductory Analysis I, MA 223
  

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• Introductory Analysis Exam II
  Purdue Course Equivalent: MA 224
  Study guide: Study Guide for Introductory Analysis II, MA 224
  

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