SPRING SEMESTER 2023 REGISTRATION GUIDE
MATH GE REQUIREMENTS FOR AY 2022-23
All incoming freshmen are required to take a class that meets the Math GE requirement (B.4) during their first year. Furthermore, incoming freshmen in the following majors must complete the GE B.4 requirement by enrolling in a specific GE math class that is part of their academic major or minor during their first semester:
- Biological Science (B.S.)
- Engineering Undeclared
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Geology (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S./B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering
(B.S.) - Computer Engineering
(B.S.) - Nursing (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Earth Science (B.A.)
- Pre-Business
- Electrical Engineering
(B.S.) - Pre-Economics
- Pre-International Business
In order to ensure that students with specific major- related math requirements are able to progress through their degrees in a timely manner, enrollments during New Student Orientation in Math 115 – College Algebra and Math 125 – Precalculus will be restricted to the majors listed in the following table:
| Course | New Student Orientation Priority |
|---|---|
| Math 115 | Biological Science, Geology, Pre-business, Nursing, Public Health, and Kinesiology Majors |
| Math 125 | All CECS and CNSM majors; Public Health and Kinesiology Majors |
Although Kinesiology and Public Health majors are not required to take a Math GE class in their first semester, they will be allowed to register in Math 115 or Math 125 during New Student Orientation. Once New Student Orientation is complete, the restrictions will be lifted and any remaining seats will be open to students from all majors.
DEPARTMENT PLACEMENT EXAMS
CHEMISTRY 120A ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
All students planning to enroll in Chemistry 120A General Chemistry are required to take the Chemistry
Placement Exam (CPE) or have completed Chemistry 115 Introduction to General Chemistry or its equivalent, verified with an official transcript, with a grade of C or higher.
CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT EXAM (CPE)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry CPE Dates
Additional weekday testing dates are available for the CPE through the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Find more information and to register online
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TESTING CENTER CPE DATES
Pre-registration is required to take the CPE. There is no charge for the test. You must register either by mail or in-person to take CPE administered by Testing Services. For test dates and registration deadlines, check the testing center website
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CPE DESCRIPTION:
The CPE may be taken only once a year. Test scores are valid for three consecutive semesters. You will have 45 minutes to complete the Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE). The CPE consists of 44 multiple-choice questions addressing basic concepts in arithmetic, algebra and high school chemistry. In scoring the test, only correct answers will be counted. A Periodic Table of elements and a table of abbreviations and symbols are provided in the test book. You may need them for some questions. All other data are given in the questions. Calculators are permitted but not essential. Cell phones are NOT allowed. BRING Picture ID with signature, (Driver's license, passport) your CWID, sharpened #2 pencils with large soft erasers and a nongraphing nonprogrammable calculator to the test session.
CPE RESULTS
Test results will be sent by email to a CSUF email address approximately one week after the test. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will not give scores over the telephone.
CPE EXEMPTIONS
CHEM 115 EQUIVALENT
To be exempt from the CPE, students must have completed Chemistry 115 Introduction to General Chemistry or its equivalent with a grade of C or higher.
If you have taken an equivalent chemistry course< at another college, you must submit a copy of your transcript that displays the course grade earned and a course description from the college catalog to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry prior to enrolling in Chemistry 120A General Chemistry.
AP AND IB CHEMISTRY EXEMPTION
Students who pass the AP Chemistry exam with >a score of 3 or greater or receive a diploma for the IB Chemistry exam are eligible to enroll in CHEM 120A. Students who earn a score of 4 or greater on the AP Chemistry exam will be considered for enrollment in CHEM 120B. Students who want to establish their eligibility for CHEM 120A or 120B and have taken the AP or IB exam, should bring evidence of exam scores to the Chemistry Department.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PLACEMENT EXAM
The Computer Science curriculum begins with a three course sequence, CPSC 120,121,131, covering concepts of programming and data structures. You may have gained knowledge of these topics in a variety of ways, but do not have formal courses to transfer nor AP scores to submit. To validate your knowledge you may take the Computer Science Placement Examination to waive one or more of these courses. The exam may be taken only once. Exam scores are valid for two consecutive semesters.
Arrive for instructions 10 minutes before exam begins. There is no fee and you do not need to preregister, but picture identification is required.
| Exam Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 16, 2022 | 9:30am-11:30am | Online |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 9:30am-11:30am | Online |
If you take the placement exam and receive a waiver, you will have to take additional CS elective course(s) to satisfy the 120-unit graduation requirement.
For examination policies, exam link (online exam), and results, please contact Dr. Yun Tian by email at ytian@fullerton.edu, including your Name and Campus Wide Identification Number.
