Penn Foster Tech Math Credit

[jec959]

For those of you who have already transferred this in for credit did you receive 2 or 3 credits? I know the courses go in pass/fail but wondering if that would cause issues if it went in as two credits.

[ShotoJuku]

If you take the letter grade you get 2-credits, if you take the pass grade you get 3-credits.

[jec959]

The courses all transferred as pass/fail but I only have 2 credits posted. I do show as having the credit for algebra though. So long as I don't have to take more math (besides statistics) I guess it really doesn't matter as I am going to have way over the 120 credits. I wonder if this is new with the differences they put in place for being able to get federal stuff.

[ShotoJuku]

Originally Posted by jec959

I wonder if this is new with the differences they put in place for being able to get federal stuff.

No, they made a mistake. If you want the other credit let me know.

[jec959]

I just figured this out and if I only get two credits that leaves me 1 short in the arts & sciences department and I don't want to take another test. I want to be done with business policy and stats.

[snazzlefrag]

Originally Posted by jec959

I just figured this out and if I only get two credits that leaves me 1 short in the arts & sciences department and I don't want to take another test. I want to be done with business policy and stats.

I really think you should challenge them for the extra credit. Many graduate business programs require that you have three credits of College Algebra as part of their core pre-requisites/foundation courses. I would push for three credits even if right now you don't intend to move on to an MBA etc. You never know what the future may hold, and it would be tragic if having only two credits of Algebra proved to be inedequate.

Also, I think College Algebra courses at most universities are for three credits, or even four credits at some. So two credits might look a little unusual.

I'm just thinking out loud,
Snazzlefrag

[ShotoJuku]

Practical Algebra (Technical Mathematics I) Former Title: (Formerly Technical Mathematics I)
ACE Transcript Data: ICS-0134
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Versions 1, 2 and 3: Self-study.
Length: Versions 1, 2 and 3: Correspondence Program.
Dates: Version 1: January 1983 – December 1986; Version 2: January 1987 – November 2000; Version 3: December 2000 – Present
Description: Version 1: Self-sStudy. Student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills, learn the history of engineering; apply engineering formulas and technical applications.; Version 2: Self-Study. Student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills; learn the history of engineering; apply engineering formulas and technical applications.; Version 3: Self Study. Student will be albe to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.
Objective: Versions 1 and 2: To introduce the history of engineering and to provide basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems. To provide the basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems.; Version 3: To introduce the history of engineering and to provide basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems. To provide the basic algebra skills necessary to solve technical problems.
Learning Outcome: Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.; Version 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve technical problems involving the use of basic algebra skills.
Instruction: Versions 1 and 2: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of the history of engineering; formulas; operations on signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems, including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear and quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; imaginary numbers; technical applications are included. Major topics covered in the course are formulas; operations of signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; and imaginary numbers. Methods of instruction include independent study, correspondence, telephone assistance, and examinations.; Version 3: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of the history of engineering; formulas; operations on signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems, including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear and quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; imaginary numbers; technical applications are included. Major topics covered in the course are formulas; operations of signed numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; factoring; solution of linear systems including the methods of determinants; graphs and graphical solutions of linear quadratic equations; exponents; radicals; logarithms; and imaginary numbers. Methods of instruction include independent study, correspondence, telephone assistance, and examinations.
Credit Recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Technical Mathematics or Algebra (11/84) (4/89) (6/94). NOTE: Course should not be applied to Science or Engineering majors.; Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Technical Mathematics or Algebra (11/84) (4/89) (6/94). NOTE: Course should not be applied to Science or Engineering majors. In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra (12/00).; Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra (12/00).

[jec959]

I sent a reply to the course approval email I received and copy/pasted the ACE info you put in this forum I will let you know what happens. I really don't want to have to take another algebra course so hopefully they grant the 3 credits.

[jec959]

I heard back from ec and it was supposed to be 3 credits, thanks for the info this is the content of the reply.

Good Afternoon, You are correct, I have adjusted your status report. You can view this corrected status report online.

[ShotoJuku]

Glad I could help!