Course Information

The Department of Mathematics does not condone any academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating. We deal with such offenses seriously, pursuant to SIU's Student Conduct Code.

In particular, the use of any communication and storage devices during quizzes and exams is strictly prohibited. These devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, tablets, audio players, and headphones. Unless explicitly allowed by instructors, the use of computing devices other than calculators listed on course syllabi is also prohibited during quizzes and exams.

Planned Offerings

In order to help students plan their academic programs, the Department of Mathematics tries to schedule its courses on a regular basis over a two year period. The following tables list the current scheduling plan for mathematics courses. Courses that are not listed are infrequently offered. This schedule is subject to change.

Each semester, including the summer, one or more 500-level special topics courses are also offered.

For many students, skills and knowledge from previous courses can disappear very quickly, even during the short breaks between semesters. This may mean you're not in peak math condition for your upcoming class. We're here to get you in shape.

Oftentimes when introducing a new topic, the instructor will use concepts covered in a previous course. If this prerequisite material is not part of a student's core knowledge, the new topic will not be clear. The student becomes lost, but this is not really due to the new material. Rather, the student has forgotten (or never 'learned') the prerequisite material on which the new topic is based. Our intent is to offer help with the necessary background material before this problem arises.

Math Requirements for Majors

108 | College Algebra

• View Skills Assessment Test
• Sample Tests

109 | Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry

• View Skills Assessment Test
• Sample Tests

140 | A Short Course in Calculus

• Algebra Review
• Equations and Graphs Review

150 | Calculus I

• View Skills Assessment Test

250 | Calculus II

• Algebra/Trig Pre-Test
• Cal I Skills Assessment Test

The final exams posted here are the actual exams given in the semester indicated, and are intended to give you an idea what course material has been emphasized in the past. Your final exam this semester may not contain questions of all the types represented here, and may contain questions of other types. If you suspect that you have found an inaccuracy in either an exam question or its solution, please notify us at webmaster and we will be happy to check it.

• Common Final Exam Rooms, Days, and Times - Spring 2025
• Math Course Final Exam Schedule - Spring 2025
• Pancake Study Jam Information

101 | Intro to Contemporary Math

• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2019 Spring Final Exam
• 2018 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam Answer Key
• Final Exam Study Notes
• Final Exam Practice

105 | College Algebra Modeling

2015 Spring Final Exam

108 | College Algebra (106 | College Algebra Enhanced)

• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key

109 | Trig & Analytic Geometry

• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key

111 | Precalculus

• 2023 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key
• 2022 Fall Final Exam
• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam

125 | Technical Mathematics

• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2019 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key
• 2018 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key

139 | Finite Mathematics

• 2022 Fall Final Exam
• 2022 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key
• 2022 Spring Final Review
• 2022 Spring Final Review - Answer Key
• 2022 Spring Final - Practice Questions

140 | Short Course in Calculus

• 2023 Fall Final Exam
• 2022 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key

150 | Calculus

• Sample Exam #1
• Sample Exam #2
• Sample Exam #3

250 | Calculus II

• 2022 Fall Final Exam ADD 1 question from Sec 7.1 and 1 problem from 7.2-7.3 (See content-sample-problems)
• 2022 Spring Final Exam ADD 1 question from Sec 7.1 and 1 problem from 7.2-7.3 (See content-sample-problems)
• 2021 Fall Final Exam ADD 1 question from Sec 7.1 and 1 problem from 7.2-7.3 (See content-sample-problems)
• 2018 Fall Final Exam ADD 1 question from Sec 7.1 and 1 problem from 7.2-7.3 (See content-sample-problems)
• 2018 Spring Final Exam ADD 1 question from Sec 7.1 and 1 problem from 7.2-7.3 (See content-sample-problems)

282 | Introduction to Statistics

• 2022 Spring Final Exam
• 2021 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Fall Final Exam
• 2018 Spring Final Exam - Answer Key

• Math 106 Packet
• Math 106 Video List
• Math 106 Sample Test

Guidelines for Mathematics Online Classes

Math courses online at SIU!

Are you interested in taking College Algebra (Math 108), Trigonometry (Math 109), Finite Math (Math 139), Business Calculus (Math 140), Precalculus (Math 111), Calculus 1 (Math 150), Introduction to Statistics (Math 282), Technical Math (125), or Contemporary Mathematics (Math 101) online at Southern Illinois University? Here are several issues worth considering.

**The first thing to be considered before signing up for an online math course is that you will need to have 3 exams plus a final exam proctored during the semester at either Testing Services at SIUC or if you are not a local student, with an approved proctor at a public library or testing center.  Testing Services will help find a proctor if needed.

1. How is the course designed/set up?
2. How will the assignments be submitted?
3. What type of help is available?
4. What materials must be purchased?
5. How do I get started?
6. Questions about our online math courses?
7. Online Students - Off Campus - Not living within 30 minutes of campus
8. Online Students - Living within 30 minutes of campus

1. How is the course designed/set up?

The course is set up similar to a traditional course with the only exception being students will view recorded lectures. For Math 108 only, this includes the no calculator policy. The online course is not “easier” than the traditional course. In fact, it requires more self-motivation.  You should not take this course if math is a struggle for you.

 In Math 108, Math 109, Math 111, Math 125, Math 282, Math 150,  Math 139, and Math 140, there will be approximately 3 written exams and a written final. For Math 101, the tests will be taken online (proctored).  Local students (within a 40 minute drive) should take the exams on campus at the Testing Center on the 7th floor of Morris Library. Other students will be allowed to use a college or university testing center or a public library as a proctor. Students will need to arrange a proctor at the beginning of the semester. Students are responsible for scheduling their test day at least 2 days in advance.

Here is the link to the Testing Services website. The setup of proctoring and scheduling of exams will go through them.

Testing Services

2.  How will assignments be submitted?

All homework and quizzes are submitted into Mylabsplus or WebAssign (depending on the course). Assignments have specific opening and closing dates. The courses are not self-paced.

For most courses, written assignments (in the form of worksheets) will be scanned in and submitted to your virtual drop box.

3.  What type of help is available?

There are lecture videos for each section covered in the course syllabus. These videos cover the same material and/examples that appear in the course notes.

Alongside every homework problem is a list of learning aids including Help Me Solve This, Videos, Animations and access to E-Textbook.

For students who are able to come to campus, the math computer lab in Morris Library (Room 680) is staffed with tutors and computers on Monday-Thursday from 5-8 p.m. starting the 2nd week of each semester.

Virtual office hours will be offered by the instructor. Traditional office hours in the Neckers building will also be offered by your instructor.

4.  What materials must be purchased?

For Math 101, 108, 109, 111, 125, 139, 140, and 282 you must purchase access to My Labs Plus. It can be purchased from inside the classroom for around $90. For math 150 you will need a Webassign access code.  You will have access to the e-book in all courses.  Math 101, Math 109, Math 111, Math 140, Math 139, and 150 will require a scientific calculator. No graphing calculators or cell phones will be allowed. We recommend the TI-30XIIS. For Math 108 you can use a 4 function calculator (should cost no less than $5). No scientific calculators are allowed.

For Math 101, you must purchase the Math 101 Course Notes from a local bookstore.  If you are not a local student, you can purchase them online at https://www.bkstr.com and have them shipped to you.

For Math 108, you must purchase the Math 108 Course Notes from a local bookstore.  If you are not a local student, you can purchase them online at https://www.bkstr.com and have them shipped to you.  The lecture notes include the worksheets that are submitted.

For Math 109, you must purchase the Math 109 Course Notes from a local bookstore.  If you are not a local student, you can purchase them online at https://www.bkstr.com and have them shipped to you.  The lecture notes include the worksheets that are submitted.

For Math 111, you will not need to purchase any additional items.

For Math 140, you will not need to purchase any additional items.

For Math 139, you will not need to purchase any additional items.

For Math 150, you will not need to purchase any additional items.

5.  How do I get started?

All enrolled students will receive an email (to your SIU e-mail account) one week prior to the start of the semester explaining how to access the course.  

6.  Questions about our online math Courses?  E-mail Thara Lowndes at tlowndes@siu.edu

Off Campus Students - Not Local (NOT Living within 30 minutes of SIU)

All Math online students who are not local students (i.e. not living within approximately 30 minutes of SIU) and plan on taking online exams at a location other than SIU must find a proctor at the beginning of the semester.  If your proctor charges a fee and you are unable to pay, you will need to drop the course. 

• Online students must use a community college testing center or a public library.  
• Most community colleges have a distance education office or test proctoring center.   
• Many public libraries offer proctoring as well.  Sometimes a fee is involved.  
• Proctoring on the SIU campus is free.  
• It is the online student’s responsibility to schedule a time and get the proctoring form filled out prior to the test date. 
• The website listed below contains the proctoring form and all of the information needed to find a proctor. Please contact them with proctor questions!
• Your proctor must fill out a form online at the website below and approval can take up to one week.
• Testing Services
• Extended Campus Exams
• Contact Information for Testing Services:
  Phone: (618)453-6003
  Email Contact: testing@siu.edu

Online Students - Local (Living within 30 minutes of SIU)

• All Math online students who are local students should go to the website below, choose a time (at least one week in advance) and take the test at Testing Services on the 7th Floor at Morris Library.   Please contact Testing Services with proctor questions!
  • Local Math online students do not need to fill out the test proctoring form if the exam is taken at SIU. 
  • Testing Services
  • Please read through all of the information at this website. 
  • You need to request an exam at least one week in advance.
  • Scheduling a test

Through its Proficiency examination program, the University recognizes the importance of providing encouragement for academically talented students.

Steps for Taking a Proficiency Exam:

If you are on campus:

1. Contact the Office Manager, Jeaniffer Carman, jeaniffer.carman@siu.edu, Neckers 360, for a Proficiency Referral form.
2. Get the form signed by the Proficiency Coordinator, Dr. Dashun Xu, dashunxu@siu.edu.
3. Register for the class by going to the Registration Page and picking the test you would like to take.
4. Bring the Proficiency Referral Form with you when you take the test.

If you are off campus and would like your proficiency exam proctored, you must:

1. Contact the Office Manager, jeaniffer.carman@siu.edu, Neckers 360, for a Proficiency Referral form.
2. Gets the form signed by the Proficiency Coordinator, Dr. Dashun Xu, dashunxu@siu.edu.
3. Pay to take your exam by going to the Registration page and picking underneath Proficiency exam "Proficiency Exam-taken off Campus".
4. After you have paid for the exam, you must fill out a Proficiency Proctor form, to have your exam material sent to your Proctor.
5. Bring the Proficiency Referral Form with you when you take the test.

The student must register during the first week or through Wednesday of the second week for the regular semester course, to receive the credit for that particular semester.

Math Proficiency Exams Offered:

Course #: MATH 101, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111,125, 139, 140, 150, 221, 250, 251

Referral: School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Proficiency Advisor
Dr. Dashun Xu
E: dashunxu@siu.edu
P: 618-453-6502

Timing: 2 Hrs.

Registration Information:

Examination Dates: Exam dates can be found here.

Cost: $53

Registration: You can register online here.

Disability Accommodations: Please call Testing Services to make arrangements.

Location On-Campus: Morris Library, Room-781

For further information, please contact the Testing Services via e-mail testing@siu.edu or call them at 618-453-6003.

Summer 2025: Please see the course syllabus for dron in Zoom/Teams hours or link to request appointment.

Fall and Spring:

The Mathematics Department offers free help sessions to students in the lower-level courses. Tutoring sessions are held in Morris Library room 680 at the following days and times.  The Center for Learning Support Services offers limited appointed tutoring and drop-in tutoring.  See the website for additional information. Tutoring

Help is also available from your instructor during their office hours.

Paid Tutoring Contacts:

Jackson Lewis - jackson.lewis@siu.edu