Mathematics MA5

An In-depth Introduction to Functions and Calculus I (224755)

Katherine Penner, Justin Hancock

2025 Fall (4 Credits)

Schedule: TBD

Instructor Permissions: N/A

Enrollment Cap: n/a

This is a version of Math Ma that meets 5 days a week. It is the first half of a full-year course that studies functions and their rates of change. Fundamental ideas of calculus are introduced early and used to provide a framework for the study of mathematical modeling involving algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. In this semester, we will emphasize conceptual mastery of and computational fluency with the critical ideas of differential calculus. There will be required workshops twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which focus on additional practice and core skills important for the course’s content. This course is appropriate for students with and without calculus experience. Techniques from high school algebra are used right away and students who have taken a break from mathematics can expect to spend extra time reviewing them.

Course Notes::

This is a version of Math MA that meets 5 days a week. The extra support will target foundational skills in algebra, geometry, and quantitative reasoning that will help you unlock success in Math MA. Students will be identified for enrollment in Math MA5 via a skill check before the start of the term.

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