Calculus I

Harvard Summer School

MATH S-1A

Section 1

CRN 30391

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This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus in one variable. The course begins with a study of limits and derivatives, and culminates with the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus as well as some integration techniques. The topics covered overlap with the advanced placement calculus curriculum to an extent, but the course goes much deeper into the material and the reasoning behind the methods. The primary goals of the course are for students to develop conceptual understanding, acquire computational fluency, and gain a sense of the applications of this fundamental material in a variety of disciplines. The course also aims to better develop problem-solving skills rather than simply apply formulas.

Instructor Info

Carolyn Gardner-Thomas, PhD

Lecturer in Extension, Harvard University


Meeting Info

MWF 9:30am - 11:30am (6/22 - 8/7)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Additional Time Commitments

Required seminar for graduate-credit students to be arranged.

Prerequisites

A strong foundation in algebra and precalculus skills such as functions, trigonometry, exponentials/logs, and graphing as demonstrated by the placement test. The graduate-credit option is available only to students participating in the Harvard Extension School's mathematics for teaching program.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements. Open to admitted Secondary School Program students by petition.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
30391 1 Online Synchronous Carolyn Gardner-Thomas Open MWF 9:30am - 11:30am
Jun 22 to Aug 7
36161 2 On Campus Cancelled Jun 22 to Aug 7