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Survey of Calculus Online Course Info - Distance Calculus Course Information

Survey of Calculus course can best be described as a "single semester course introducing Differential and Integral Calculus to non-STEM majors".

This course has many names, all being equivalent:
  • Survey of Calculus
  • Liberal Arts Calculus
  • Applied Calculus
  • Business Calculus
  • Brief Calculus
  • Calculus for Life Science
At Distance Calculus, we call our "Survey of Calculus" course as Applied Calculus - DMAT 201 - 3 credits.

Below are some links for further information about the Survey of Calculus course via Distance Calculus @ Roger Williams University.






Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Brian Finley★★★★★
Posted: Jan 12, 2020
Courses Completed: Calculus II
I took Calculus II through Distance Calculus and can't recommend it enough. Being able to take the course at my own pace while I was working full time was tremendously helpful, especially since I hadn't taken a math course for 5 years prior. The instruction was excellent and the software they used to teach the course was intuitive and facilitated the learning process very well. This calc II class enabled me to take multivariable calc, linear algebra, and real analysis at Harvard University's extension school, which ultimately qualified me for the economics PhD program that I will graduate from next year. 8 years on, I'm still grateful to Professor Curtis and Distance Calculus.
Rebecca Johnson★★★★★
Posted: Feb 19, 2020
Courses Completed: Applied Calculus
I took the Business Calculus course from Distance Calculus in 2013. I was admitted to my MBA program, but then they told me I needed to take Calculus before starting the program. I finished the Business Calculus course in about 3 weeks in August before my program started. Not the most fun thing to do over the summer, but at least I got it done. Thanks Diane and Distance Calculus team!
Transferred Credits To: Kellogg MBA Program
Chris M.★★★★★
Posted: May 7, 2025
Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory
I've taken Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Probability Theory through Distance Calculus. All four courses were awesome. Dr. Curtis and the TA's were very responsive and helpful.
The biggest advantage of these courses, compared to taking a traditional course, is that in addition to the theory, I was forced to also think computationally. I have become quite adept at using LiveMath and Mathematica for doing calculations and plots.
All of the courses were accepted for credit transfer (Johns Hopkins University)
Email: chrismillermd@me.com
Transferred Credits To: Johns Hopkins University
M M.★★★★★
Posted: Feb 8, 2026
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Calculus I
The courses were excellent. Very flexible and engaging and the platform offers a lot of upper-level courses. Dr. Curtis is an outstanding professor and very responsive. I would take again.
Transferred Credits To: None yet
Tanja B.★★★★★
Posted: Jan 28, 2026
Courses Completed: Calculus I
After two failed attempts at my university, this course helped me understand Calculus. The live maths tool along with Dr. Curtis were especially helpful, allowing me to visualize concepts and expand my understanding. The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and I could learn at my own pace, which built my confidence. Thank you.
Transferred Credits To: University of Namibia
Henry F.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School
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