Choosing a Calculus Course
This page is to help you choose which calculus sequence is best for you.
You can also check UConn's calculus placement page
for general guidelines. Be advised that sometimes your choice of major may directly or indirectly implie a
certain calculus sequence, e.g. if you want to take a 2000-level math course at some point, you have to go
through the Math 1131Q/ 1132Q (115Q / 116Q) sequence or higher.
If the class you need is full put your name on the Math Waiting List and we will try to get you into a class.
Description: Preparation for calculus. Review of algebra. Functions and their applications; in particular, polynomials, rational functions, exponentials, logarithms and the trigonometric functions.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 1120(112), 1125, or 1131(115). Students may not recieve credit for this course and MATH 1040(107).
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3
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Description: Derivatives and integrals of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Functions of several variables. Applications.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3
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Calculus Sequence : Math 1125Q/ 1126Q
This sequence, consisting of
Math 1125Q and
Math 1126Q
is comparable to Math 1131Q but will include an ongoing review
of pre-calculus topics.
Calculus Sequence : Math 1131Q / 1132Q
Math 1131Q and
Math 1132Q
is the typical calculus sequence for entering mathematics, science or engineering students, as well as others
needing calculus and having the appropriate pre-calculus background. There is also emphasis on mastering the
fundamental concepts of calculus, learning to work collaboratively and improving logical reasoning skills and
problem solving skills.
Honors Calculus : Math 1151Q / 1152Q
Math 1151Q and
Math 1152Q
is intended to provide intensive preparation for prospective mathematics, science and engineering majors.
It covers the subject matter of Math 1131Q / Math 1132Q in greater depth, with emphasis on the underlying
mathematical concepts. Students in the UConn Honors Program will receive honors credit for this course.
See also the Mathematics Honors Program.
Note: A semester of calculus in high school is recommended.
Multivariable Calculus : Math 2110Q
Math 2110Q
is the standard multivariable calculus course that follows Math 1132. It covers Two- and three-dimensional
vector algebra, calculus of functions of several variables, vector differential calculus, line and surface
integrals.
Warning: The prerequisite is a passing grade in Math 1132Q, but you should get at least a C- on Math 1132Q,
and preferably better to be well prepared for multivariable calculus.
The same applies to Math 2410Q.
Honors Multivariable Calculus : Math 2130Q
As with Math 1151(135) and 1152(136), Math 2130Q is intended
to provide intensive preparation for prospective mathematics, science and engineering majors. It covers the
subject matter of MATH 2110Q in greater depth, with emphasis on the underlying mathematical concepts.
For a few students with an aptitude for mathematics and advanced placement credit for both Math 1131 and 1161,
this is an excellent entering point into mathematics courses at UConn. Students in the UConn Honors Program
receive honors credit for this course.
See also the Mathematics Honors Program.
Accelerated Program in Mathematics
The mathematics department has developed a new core mathematics sequence. This four course sequence, Advanced Calculus, is designed to recognize the developments in the advanced math high school curricula or college calculus and, using that as a starting point, continue mathematical training in the spirit of higher level mathematics and theoretical science and engineering. Students are assumed to have learned most standard calculus computations in high school, Math 1131-1132(115-116) or Math 1151-1152(135-136); for that reason, students taking Math 2141(243) retain their AP calculus and ECE calculus credit. For non-math majors, successful completion of the sequence will satisfy the requirements for a minor in mathematics
For more information, see Advanced Calculus.
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