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 Introduction to College Chemistry (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.