First-Year Calculus

Calculus I: Derivatives

MATH 1106 is a one-semester introduction to calculus using examples from biology and the social sciences; it is taught at a somewhat more elementary level than MATH 1110, and the material emphasized in the two courses is different.  MATH 1110 is recommended for students who plan to take more calculus.  Students who do very well in MATH 1106 may continue with MATH 1120, but some extra study will be necessary between semesters.

Calculus II: Integrals and Series

MATH 1120 is a good choice for students who need a standard second-semester calculus course and may or may not continue with more advanced mathematics courses.  MATH 1220 covers essentially the same topics as 1120 but does so in greater depth and at a more theoretical level, providing a more thorough introduction to the foundations of calculus, especially with regard to certain important topics such as infinite series.

MATH 1910 is the first course in a sequence designed for engineers that assumes familiarity with differential calculus as taught in MATH 1110.  Students not in an engineering program who take MATH 1910 may decide to continue with MATH 2130 or 2210 rather than 1920, but MATH 1910 is the best preparation for MATH 1920.

Advanced Placement / Transfer Credit

Students with one semester of advanced placement or transfer credit are advised to take a second semester of calculus immediately rather than postponing it.  The material is fresher in mind, and the instructor will give more review in the fall than in the spring.

Precalculus

The standard prerequisite for freshman-level calculus is three years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry and logarithms.  Students who need to take calculus but are lacking the necessary prerequisites should start with a precalculus course, such as:

MATH 1009 is a 3-credit course designed to prepare students for MATH 1110.  MATH 1101 is a 1-credit course that introduces a variety of topics of algebra to prepare students for MATH 1106 or 1110.

Academic Support Courses

MATH 1006, 1011, and 1012 meet weekly to supplement lecture material, answer questions, and provide tips for effectively learning the material in MATH 1106, 1110, and 1120.  There are no exams or homework assignments.  Students who enroll in a support course receive tutoring services and one credit with an S/U grade determined by attendance.  (See course descriptions for details about credit and academic standing.)  Students who do not wish to enroll are invited to attend the classes but cannot utilize the tutoring services.