Chemistry Placement

Effective Fall 2024, placement in Chemistry courses is based on results of the Math Placement Exam.

The following courses require a placement in MATH 1151(Precalculus II), or higher:

  • CHEM 1061/CHEM 1065: Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 1081/CHEM 1065: Chemistry for Life Sciences I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab

The following courses, taken primarily by CSE students, require a placement of Calculus I (MATH 1271/MATH 1371):

  • CHEM 1071/CHEM 1065: CSE Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
  • CHEM 1071H/CHEM 1065: Honors Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab

If you need to complete the Math Placement Exam, please visit https://placement.umn.edu/math