A student's undergraduate college may have a limit on the number of AP credits that can be applied toward a degree. Within those credit limits, it is possible to receive AP Credit for Calculus I, II and Elementary Probability & Statistics.
AP Calculus Test Version Score Interpretation BC 5 6 units credit for Math 131-132 (Calculus I and II). Recommended placement in Math 233 (Calculus III) or 201 (Freshman Seminar: Multivariable Calculus) BC 4 Student is probably qualified to enter Math 233 (Calculus III). No credit is awarded for AP Calculus Test scores less than 5. BC 3 Student is possibly qualified to enter Math 233 (Calculus III) but Math 132 (Calculus II) might be more suitable. AB or
AB subscore
on BC exam
5
3 units credit for Math 131 (Calculus I). Recommended placement in Math 132 (Calculus II) AB 4 Student is probably qualified to enter Math 132 (Calculus II). No credit is awarded for AP Calculus Test scores less than 5.
AB 3 Student is possibly qualified to enter Math 132 (Calculus II) but Math 131 (Calculus I) might be more suitable.
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Alternate Route to AP Credit
Any student--with any AP score or no AP score at all--can receive AP credit for Math 127 (3 units) by completing Math 128 with a grade of C+ or better Math 131 (3 units) by completing Math 132 with a grade of C+ or better Math 131 and 132 (total: 6 units) by completing Math 233 with a grade of C+ or better This policy applies only when the more advanced course in the calculus sequence is taken at Washington University, and Math 127, 131, 132 are the only courses which can receive "retroactive AP credit." Student records in Engineering only show straight letter grades A,B,C..., without +'s or -'s attached. However, math instructors DO use the +/- grades, even for Engineering students, when they fill out their initial set of E-Grades. The instructor's grade, including the +/-, will be used to check whether the student has met the "C+ standard" retroactive calculus credits. If a student in Arts & Sciences becomes eligible for this retroactive calculus credit, the process should happen automatically sometime after the more advanced course is completed. Students in Engineering, Business, Architecture, or Art should fill out an "AP Credit Request Form" (available in the Math Office) to receive this credit. Note: if a student takes Math 128, 132, or 233 and receives a grade less than C+ and then later retakes the course and earns a grade of C+ or better, AP credit will not be awarded for earlier courses in the calculus sequence. Calculus III There is no way to earn AP credit for Calculus III (Math 233). However, if a student has taken a multivariable course equivalent to Math 233 at another college or university, and if the credits for that course were not counted toward fuilfilling the requirements for the high school diploma, then the credits can be transferred to Washington University. You should have the college send an official transcript of your work to your undergraduate school at Washington University (e.g., College of Arts & Sciences, or School of Engineering, or ...). Questions should be directed to Professor Ron Freiwald Course Description
for Mathematics 233 (Calculus III)
Differential and integral calculus of functions of two and three variables. Vectors, curves and surfaces in space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, vector calculus through Green's Theorem. Sample Syllabus for Math 233 (Spring 2008) |
AP Statistics
Students with an AP score of 5 receive 3 units of credit for Math 2200 (Elementary Probability & Statistics). If these students wish to continue studying statistics they should consult with Professor Ed Spitznagel about course selection. If they are also interested in studying mathematics (and not just taking another statistics course), then usually they should complete at least Calculus III (Math 233) before going on in statistics. |