Math criteria chart

The following charts outline the requirements for first-year courses in mathematics at their respected campus.

Further details on the Math Placement Test (MPT) and Calculus Placement Test (CPT) are available through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

St. John's Campus

CourseRequired prerequisite
Newfoundland and Labrador studentsRest of Canada and International students
MATH 1050
or
MATH 1051
Finite Mathematics

These courses do not lead to calculus.
Math 3200 or Math 3201 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 50% on the MPT Grade 12/ Senior Secondary Advanced or Academic Math or equivalent with a grade of at least 50% and at least 50% on the MPT
or
a score of at least 550 on the former SATMI
MATH 1090
Algebra and Trigonometry
Math 3200 or Math 3201 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced or Academic Math with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT
or
A score of at least 600 on the former SATMI
MATH 1000
Calculus I

Math 3200 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced Math or equivalent with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of 700 on the former SATMI
MATH 1001
Calculus II
Credit for Math 1000 Credit for Math 1000
MATH 1005
Calculus for Business
Math 3200 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program 
Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced Math or equivalent with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of 700 on the former SATMI 
MATH 1006
Calculus for Life Sciences
Math 3200 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program 
Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced Math or equivalent with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of 700 on the former SATMI  
STAT 1500
Introduction to Data Science
Math 3200 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program 
Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced Math or equivalent with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of 700 on the former SATMI 
STAT 2500
Statistics for Business and Arts Students
Math 3200 or Math 3201 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program 
Grade 12/Senior SecondaryAdvanced or Academic Math with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level Math Analysis and Approaches from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of at least 600 on the former SATMI 

Grenfell Campus

CourseRequired prerequisite
Newfoundland and Labrador studentsRest of Canada and international students
MATH 1052
Mathematics for Business
or
MATH 1053
Classical Mathematics

These courses do not lead to calculus.
No perquisites
No MPT required   
No perquisites
No MPT required  
MATH 109A/B
Introductory Algebra and Trigonometry

This is a two-semester version of MATH 1090, for students who do not meet the requirements for Math 1090. Three credit hours are awarded upon successful completion of 109B in the winter semester.
No perquisites
No MPT required   
No perquisites
No MPT required   
MATH 1090
Algebra and Trigonometry

This course is for students who need to take calculus but do not meet the requirements for Math 1000.
Math 3200 or Math 3201 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT  Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced or Academic Math with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 55% on the MPT
or
A score of at least 600 on the former SATMI   
MATH 1000
Calculus I
Math 3200 with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level mathematics from the International Baccalaureate® program 
Grade 12/Senior Secondary Advanced Math or equivalent with a grade of 50% or greater and at least 75% on the MPT
or
A score of at least four in standard level mathematics from the International Baccalaureate® program
or
A score of 700 on the former SATMI 
MATH 1001
Calculus II
Credit for Math 1000 Credit for Math 1000