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Suffolk University
is one of the major
universities in Boston,
featuring its
internationally respected
Law School, School of Management,
and College of Arts and Sciences
Suffolk University is
fully accredited
by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
All Distance Calculus Courses
are offered through the
Mathematics &
Computer Science Department
at Suffolk University.
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Engineering Calculus Sequence
The Main Calculus sequence is sometimes referred to as the "Engineering Calculus" sequence.
The majors that usually take the courses in this Main Calculus sequence include:
- Mathematics
- All Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pre-Med)
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Related Majors
- Economics (not Business Majors)
We describe the courses offered via Distance Calculus via the sequence of courses
they live in. You may take any one Distance Calculus course you wish - you
do not have to take all of the courses in a sequence from Distance Calculus. Quite often,
students will take one course from the sequence from Distance Calculus, and then
take the other courses in the sequence from their home institution.
Distance Calculus offers the Main Calculus sequence in either a 3 credit course sequence,
or a 4 credit course sequence.
Some institutions have 3 credit courses, while other institutions have 4 credit courses;
(some other instiutions offer their courses with 5 credits!)
Distance Calculus offers these two different course sequences so that students may
articulate these Distance Calculus courses with the equivalent courses at
their home institutions.
3-Credit Course Sequence
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3 Credit Sequence
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Calculus I
Math 161
(3 credits)
Differential Calculus
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Calculus II
Math 162
(3 credits)
Integral Calculus
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Calculus III
Math 261
(3 credits)
Taylor Series, Sequences
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Multivariable Calculus
Math 262
(3 credits)
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Differential Equations
Math 373
(4 credits)
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Linear Algebra
Math 335
(4 credits)
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Probability
Math 341
(4 credits)
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4-Credit Course Sequence
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4 Credit Sequence
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Calculus I
Math 165
(4 credits)
Differential Calculus +
Beginning of Integral Calculus
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Calculus II
Math 166
(4 credits)
Integral Calculus +
Taylor Series, Sequences
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Multivariable Calculus
Math 265
(4 credits)
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Differential Equations
Math 373
(4 credits)
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Linear Algebra
Math 335
(4 credits)
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Probability
Math 341
(4 credits)
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Preparation for Math & Science Majors
The Main Sequence courses for Distance Calculus will adequately prepare you for your
degree requirements for a major in Mathematics, the Physical Sciences, Economics, or any
other major requiring Calculus from the Main Sequence.
The curriculum for Distance Calculus is the award-winning Calculus&Mathematica
(and its sibling project, Calculus&LiveMath), by Davis/Porta/Uhl.
This curriculum is a very challenging curriculum, requiring the student to study and
engage and learn calculus at probably a higher level than the student has faced before.
Many problems and topics are "non-traditional", and push the limits of both the use
of technology in learning the topics of engineering calculus, as well as pushing the
development of problem-solving skills by working on problems that do not simply result in
a numerical answer.
Students are required to write - often multiple paragraphs - supplying graphs, tables, numerical
values, algebraic expressions - all to "make their case" for the solution of a problem.
The correct answer is only of secondary importance in this curriculum - the primary goal is
for the student to learn to thoroughly experiment, engage, investigate, and then explain the
solution to a problem.
For preparation in a math or physical sciences major, these basic skills will provide
the student with a toolbox to go on to upper-division courses.
The use of technology in application to learning Calculus is also key. Upon graduation
from university and entering a career where the understanding and application of calculus
is required, the ability to use powerful computational software programs such as
LiveMath™ Maker and Mathematica are essential skills in the workplace.
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