In Fall Semester 2010 Applied Mathematics and The School of Natural Sciences introduced a new calculus series: Math 11, Calculus I and Math 12, Calculus II. (FAQs can be found here) These courses are designed to meet the needs of students needing two or fewer semesters of calculus to meet their educational objectives. The course descriptions are:
MATH 011: Calculus I
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, including exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Emphasis is put on conceptual understanding and applying mathematical concepts to real-world problems such as approximation and optimization.
MATH 012: Calculus II
Continuation of MATH 011. An introduction to integral calculus of functions of one variable and differential equations. Emphasis is put on conceptual understanding and applying mathematical concepts to analyze problems in biology, economics, business, and other fields.
Changes have been made to former courses Math 21, Calculus of a Single Variable and Math 22, Calculus of a Single Variable II. These courses are reformatted to meet the needs of students whose educational objectives require Math 23, Vector Calculus or higher level courses. The new course titles and descriptions are:
MATH 021: Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Elementary functions such as the exponential and the natural logarithm, rates of change and the derivative with applications to natural sciences and engineering.
MATH 022: Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering
Continuation of MATH 021. Analytical and numerical techniques of integration with applications, infinite sequences and series, first order ordinary differential equations.
Switching Between Tracks
Switching between tracks is not encouraged. Students from any major may take Math 21 with advisor approval provided they demonstrate educational need for Math 21 and 22.
Students who successfully complete MATH 11 and 12 and need to continue on in coursework requiring MATH 22 as a course requisite will need to pass a MATH 22 competency exam or may enroll in MATH 22. If MATH 22 is successfully completed the grade for MATH 22 will replace the grade for MATH 12 and the student will only receive grade points and units for MATH 22.
Students who wish to switch from MATH 11 to MATH 22 will need to pass a MATH 21 competency exam or may enroll in MATH 21. If MATH 21 is successfully completed the grade for MATH 21 will replace the grade for MATH 11 and the student will only receive grade points and units for MATH 21.
Students need an advisor override to enroll in Math 21 after successfully completing Math 11 or in Math 22 after successfully completing Math 12. Please note the grade points and units from the first course will be removed from the student's record, but the grade assigned at each enrollment shall be permanently recorded. Students pursuing this option elect to nullify units from a previous semester and need to be advised and understand the potential implications to their time to degree and financial aid.
Competency Exams
Competency exams will be administered three times per year. In fall the exam will be offered on the Monday prior to instructional start. In spring and summer the exam will be offered the Friday prior to instructional start. Students who need to register to take a Math 21 or Math 22 competency exam must register two weeks prior to the exam date to reserve space. Competency exam registration may be found by logging in using your UCM username and password at: granada.ucmerced.edu. Exams will be graded in time to inform students of the results on the first day of instruction.
Articulation Concerns
Any courses that articulated as Math 21, Calculus of a Single Variable and Math 22, Calculus of a Single Variable II as of April 1, 2010 will continue to articulate for Math 21 and 22 until further notice. Any courses that articulate as Math 21 and 22 would also articulate as Math 11 and Math 12 respectively. Applied Mathematics will re-evaluate articulations for Math 21, Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineers and Math 22, Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineers on a case by case basis.
