Calculus selection chart
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Algebra II Note: If you have completed Algebra II, but you do not have a B or better in any of the courses listed in this column, you should register for Math 111 as well as the half-credit course Math 110: Calculus I Companion. Math 110 is a supplement to Math 111 with a focus on supporting and enhancing calculus and precalculus content knowledge and problem-solving skills. You should also speak with a math faculty member over the summer. |
Math 111 (Calculus I) AND Math 110 (Calculus I Companion) Note: Students enrolling in Math 110 must be enrolled in Math 111 in the same semester. |
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Precalculus (also taught under titles such as Math Analysis, or Functions, or College Algebra/Trig), including the topics: Functions, graphs, and shifting/stretching |
Calculus I (Math 111) Note: A score of 4 or 5 on AP Calculus AB exam gives credit for Math 111. If you take Math 111, you will lose this credit. |
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Calculus: full year course in high school (not necessarily AP), including the following topics: Limits and continuity Increase/decrease, max/min, and concavity Fundamental Theorem of Calculus |
Calculus II (Math 112) Note: A score of 4 or 5 on AP Calculus BC exam gives credit for Math 112. If you take Math 112, you will lose this credit. |
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Calculus + Highly Motivated: If you earned a 4 or 5 on the AB Calculus test OR If you took a year of calculus, are highly motivated, and have a Math SAT score of 650 or higher. |
Honors Calculus II (Math 112H) |
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AP Calculus BC course, including all Calculus topics listed above plus: Integration techniques |
Multivariable Calculus (Math 211) |