Trigonometry Bypass Exam
The Trigonometry Bypass Exam allows eligible students to bypass Trigonometry (MAC1114) and become eligible to register for Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MAC2311). This exam does not award course credit and is intended solely for placement purposes.
Eligibility
A score of 276 or higher on the Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) test is required.
Exam Details
- Administered in person at FSW campus Testing Centers.
- Delivered online through Canvas.
- 90 minutes in length.
- 25 multiple-choice questions.
- A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
- No calculator or formula sheets are permitted.
- Scratch paper is provided and collected by Testing Center staff.
- Scores are processed automatically in Canvas; allow 24 hours for processing.
- Exam results are valid for one year.
- No retest opportunities are available.
Preparation
Students may prepare using the MAC1114 Trigonometry textbook: Sullivan, Michael, and Michael Sullivan. Algebra & Trigonometry: Enhanced with Graphing Utilities. 7th ed., Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2017. Relevant chapters include 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.7.
Chemistry Bypass Exam
The Chemistry Bypass Exam allows eligible students to demonstrate competency in General Chemistry I (CHM2025) and bypass the course requirement. This exam is intended for placement purposes only and does not award course credit.
Exam Details
- Delivered online through Canvas.
- Administered in person at FSW campus Testing Centers.
- A paper copy of the periodic table will be provided during the exam.
- Students must use a non–cell phone calculator. A TI‑84+ or simpler model is acceptable.
- No additional reference materials are permitted.
Preparation and Review
Students are encouraged to prepare using the CHM2025 textbook: Tro, Nivaldo J. Introductory Chemistry Essentials, 6th edition. This text is available through all FSW campus library reserve collections. Other introductory chemistry textbooks may also be used.
Recommended review topics include:
- Chemistry and the scientific method
- Matter and energy
- Atomic theory and structure, including atomic mass and electronic structure
- Periodic table trends and atomic/molecular properties
- Chemical bonding (ionic and covalent)
- Chemical formulas, reactions, and equations, including stoichiometry
- Gas laws and properties of gases
- Liquids and solids, including phase changes and energy considerations
- Solutions and molar concentration
- Acids and bases, including Arrhenius theory and pH
- Introductory concepts in kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics
Registration
For additional information or to schedule a bypass exam, contact your Testing Services.