Curriculum Pages:

Placement Exams & Tutorials in Physics/ Chemistry

(PH 121/ CH 121)

A general discussion of placement at the College can be found at the placement page.

The physics/ chemistry placement exam is required for any student who plans to enroll in CH 121 or PH 121. The exam determines whether a student is exempt from the mathematics tutorial that supplements each course.

The placement exam must be completed before classes begin. It is typically offered during first-year orientation.

Each student planning to take CH 121 or PH 121 must also enroll in the tutorial unless s/he earns a sufficient score on the placement exam. Any student seeking additional practice in problem solving may enroll in the tutorial regardless of his or her score on the placement exam.

For further information on placement and courses in physics and chemistry, visit the physics and chemistry academic area information pages, or contact the chemistry and physics department chair, Dr. Laura Stultz (lstultz@bsc.edu).