Calculus is often seen as a gateway to advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Whether you’re a college student needing to fulfill a math requirement, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or simply someone keen to understand the mathematical principles that govern our world, a solid foundation in calculus is invaluable. Our Online Calculus Course offers a flexible and comprehensive way to master these essential concepts from the comfort of your own home.
| Course Title | Math 165: Calculus I |
|---|---|
| Credits | 4 undergraduate credits |
| Prerequisite | Appropriate score in the Placement Testing Program or completion of MATH 107 with a grade of C or better. |
| Format | Online – Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Completion Time | You may submit up to 3 items per week. Minimum duration: 9 weeks. Maximum duration: 9 months. Allow additional 5-7 business days for registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript. |
| Cost | Tuition is $384.88 per credit. Visit the Costs & Aid page regarding additional costs. |
Why Choose Our Online Calculus 1 Course?
This online calculus course, also known as Calculus I, is meticulously designed to cover all the fundamental topics typically included in an introductory college-level calculus curriculum. We delve into core concepts such as limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. You’ll learn to apply derivatives to solve real-world problems and gain a strong introduction to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
The course comprises 24 engaging online lessons and includes 3 proctored exams administered by Honorlock. With a self-paced format, you can submit up to three assignments per week, allowing you to complete the course in as little as 9 weeks or extend it up to 9 months, fitting your learning journey into your schedule. Please note that registration processing takes 5-7 business days, and final grades appear on transcripts within 3-5 business days after course completion.
Comprehensive Lesson Topics in Our Calculus Online Course
Our online calculus course is structured to provide a step-by-step understanding of calculus principles. The lessons are designed to build upon each other, ensuring a solid grasp of each concept before moving forward. Here’s a detailed overview of the topics covered:
- Velocities and Tangent Lines: Understand the foundational concepts of motion and rates of change.
- Guessing Limits Numerically: Learn to approximate limits using numerical methods.
- The Limit Laws: Master the rules for calculating limits algebraically.
- Continuity: Explore the concept of continuous functions and their properties.
- Derivatives and Rates of Change: Define and interpret derivatives as rates of change.
- The Derivative as a Function: Understand the derivative as a function itself.
- Differentiation Formulas and Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions: Learn essential differentiation rules and apply them to trigonometric functions.
- The Chain Rule: Master the chain rule for differentiating composite functions.
- Implicit Differentiation: Learn to differentiate implicitly defined functions.
- Related Rates Problems: Solve problems involving related rates of change.
- Linear Approximation: Use linear approximation to estimate function values.
- Maximum and Minimum Values: Find maximum and minimum values of functions.
- The Mean Value Theorem and How Derivatives Affect the Shapes of Graphs: Apply the Mean Value Theorem and use derivatives to analyze graphs.
- Limits at Infinity and Horizontal Asymptotes: Evaluate limits at infinity and find horizontal asymptotes.
- Summary of Curve Sketching: Learn to sketch curves using calculus techniques.
- Optimization Problems: Solve optimization problems using calculus.
- Antiderivatives: Understand the concept of antiderivatives.
- Areas and Distances: Relate integrals to areas and distances.
- The Definite Integral: Define and evaluate definite integrals.
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus: Master the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its applications.
- The Substitution Rule: Learn and apply the substitution rule for integration.
- Areas Between Curves: Calculate areas between curves using integration.
- Volumes: Find volumes of solids using integration.
- Volumes by Cylindrical Shells: Calculate volumes using the method of cylindrical shells.
[Math 165: Calculus I Syllabus
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Required Materials for Your Online Math Course
We believe in making education accessible. Therefore, this online math course utilizes a free, high-quality textbook:
Hartman, Gregory, Ph.D. (2019). APEX Calculus I Late Transcendentals (Version 3.1).
This textbook is readily available for download within the Blackboard course platform, ensuring you have all the resources you need from day one without any additional costs for learning materials.
How Your Online Calculus Course Appears on Your Transcript
Flexibility is key with our online calculus course. You can enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete the course material at your own pace. Upon completion, the credits you earn will be officially recorded on your University of North Dakota (UND) transcript, based on your enrollment date. Importantly, your transcript will not differentiate between online and on-campus courses; it will appear exactly as any other course taken during a regular semester at UND. This ensures that your online calculus course credits are recognized and transferable.
For specific details regarding enrollment dates and how they align with semester information on your UND transcript, please consult the table provided on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page.
Why UND is Your Best Choice for Online Classes
Choosing UND for your online calculus course comes with numerous advantages:
- Exceptional Student Support: Our dedicated registration team is committed to providing prompt and helpful assistance, ensuring a smooth enrollment process and allowing you to concentrate on your studies.
- Affordable Tuition: UND’s enroll anytime courses are offered at North Dakota’s competitively priced in-state tuition rates, making quality education accessible. You can find more details on our Costs & Aid page.
- Accredited Institution: The University of North Dakota is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, assuring the quality and credibility of your education. Learn more about our accreditation on the Higher Learning Commission page.
- Seamless Credit Transfer: Credits earned from UND, a regionally accredited institution, are generally transferable to other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Your online calculus course credits will be recognized similarly to traditional classroom credits.
Is a Flexible Online Calculus Course Right for You?
Our online calculus course is designed to be 100% flexible and self-paced. This format is ideal for students who are self-disciplined and thrive in independent learning environments. If you’ve previously succeeded in independent study or correspondence courses, you’ll likely find our enroll anytime courses to be a perfect fit.
If you’re still unsure whether this self-paced online calculus course is the right approach for you, take our brief online quiz to assess your readiness for online learning.
Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering calculus with our flexible and comprehensive online course!
Course information, including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons, and exams, is subject to change without notice.
