MTH171Q: Honors Calculus I

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Fall

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MTH172Q. Nearly all math courses require the first year calculus sequence or equivalent (MTH141-143, MTH161-162, or MTH171-172). Two years of calculus are required to major in mathematics. Most science courses require between one and two years of calculus.

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Students with strong mathematical ability should consider taking this sequence, which is an honors calculus sequence for talented students interested in mathematics. These courses teach calculus as an interesting subject in its own right and place an emphasis on theoretical understanding as well as on mastering technical skills.

Students completing this sequence successfully will earn 20 credits (5 credits per semester) and will have covered the material in MTH235. In addition it is possible to receive 4 credits for AP courses. Students completing the sequence will have completed all of the foundation requirements for a major or minor in mathematics. It is possible to switch from MTH171 sequence to the MTH161 sequence anytime in the first year without much trouble. It would be unusual to transfer from the MTH161 sequence to the MTH171 sequence.

Students taking MTH171Q who are interested in majoring in computer science, should also register for the one credit course MTH150A in order to satisfy the Computer Science's MTH150 requirement.

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