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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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Syllabi
Liberal Arts Courses
- Mathematics 134 - Business Calculus [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
Functions, graphs, analytic geometry of lines and circles, limits,
continuity, derivatives, differential calculus of algebraic,
exponential, and logarithmic functions; applications to rate problems,
maxima and minima and curve sketching, area, integral as a function,
accumulation, integration techniques.
Prerequisites: Precalculus Mathematics. Topics in algebra.
Includes topics in differential and integral calculus as a survey/introduction
course to calculus for non-science, liberal arts and business-related majors.
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Computer Science 120 - Introduction To Computer Science -
Programming for the World Wide Web [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
This course is a hands-on introduction to computer science for
non-CS majors by way of learning how to build interesting, interactive,
and programmed webpages. We do not use any drag-and-drop software for
this purpose, but rather we learn to build webpages using the basics of
HTML and the programming language PHP. Applications of topics in a wide
variety of disciplines will culminate in a final term project designed
and implemented by the student.
Prerequisites: none.
Includes topics in a general introduction to computer science, the theory
of computing, and hands-on computer laboratory experience in computer programming.
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
Main/Engineering Calculus Sequence
- Mathematics 121 - Precalculus [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
A review of topics in algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry intended for students needing one additional semester of preparation before taking calculus. Topics include analysis of linear,
quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; solutions of systems of equations
and inequalities, sequences and series.
Prerequisite: At least 3 years of high school mathematics
(normally Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry). 4 Semester Credits.
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 165 - Calculus I [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
This is a first course in the main Calculus sequence for math and science
majors. Topics include an introductory differential calculus, and beginning
the study of integral calculus; functions, graphs, analytic geometry of lines and circles, limits,
continuity, derivatives, differential calculus of algebraic and
trigonometric functions; applications to rate problems, maxima and
minima and curve sketching. Antiderivatives; the definite integral with
applications from geometry and physics; logarithmic and exponential
functions.
Prerequisites: MATH 121 or equivalent precalculus course
including trigonometry.
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 166 - Calculus II [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description: This is a second course in the
main Calculus sequence for math and science majors. Topics include
a continuing study of integral calculus: antiderivatives;
the definite integral with applications from geometry
and physics; logarithmic, exponential, and inverse trigonometric
functions; techniques of integration, indeterminate forms,
L'Hopital's Rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series,
Taylor series, and polar coordinates.
Prerequisites: MATH 165 or equivalent. [Differential Calculus and beginning
Integral Calculus]
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 265 - Multivariable/Vector Calculus [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
This is a third course in the main Calculus sequence for math and science
majors. Topics include: vectors in the plane and in three-dimensional space; lines and planes
in three-space; cylindrical and spherical coordinates; calculus of
vector-valued functions; calculus of functions of several variables
including partial derivatives, gradients and Lagrange multipliers;
multiple integrals, line integrals, and surface integrals; Jacobian
transformations; Green, Stokes, and Gauss theorems; measuring vector
field flows in two and three dimensions in relation to curves and
surfaces.
Prerequisites: MATH 166 or equivalent. [First year Calculus - Differential and Integral
Calculus, Series/Approximation]
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 373 - Differential Equations [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
A first course in differential equations. Topics include
separable, homogenous, exact, and linear first order differential
equations; integrating factors, higher order linear differential
equations, variation of parameters, differential operators, the Laplace
transform, inverse transforms, systems of differential equations, power
series solutions, Fourier series, and applications, phase planes, dynamical
systems, and applications of matrices to differential systems.
Prerequisites: MATH 166 or equivalent. [First year Calculus - Differential and Integral
Calculus, Series/Approximation]
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 335 - Linear Algebra [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
Elementary theory of abstract vector spaces. Topics include:
Linear independence, bases, dimension, linear maps and matrices,
determinants, orthogonality, eigenvectors and eigenvalues,
spectral theorem, rank, geometric applications, function spaces.
Prerequisites: MATH 166 or equivalent. [First year Calculus - Differential and Integral
Calculus, Series/Approximation]
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
- Mathematics 341 - Probability Theory [4 Semester Credits]
Course Description:
Discrete and continuous probability Ð basic concepts, standard
distributions, and the central limit theorem.
Prerequisites: Math 265 - Multivariable Calculus, or equivalent. Math 265 may be taken concurrently.
Detailed Syllabus: PDF
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