SUNY Potsdam

8 credits for 15 students. Coordinator: Victoria Klawitter.
 
Discover the calculus and hone your critical thinking in creative and effective ways. A good FIG for students considering mathematics or the sciences as a major.

Students can choose one of the following Calculus classes plus LIT 100 and FY100. These courses satisfy the General Education FM requirement and count for 4 credit hours. For placement consult with Victoria Klawitter, Joel Foisy, or an adviser from the Mathematics Department.

91991 MATH 141 – Integrated Calculus IA 4 Cr. MWF  2-2:50 p.m., Tu 3:30-4:45 p.m. Madore, B. (3 seats reserved)
First course of a two-semester sequence that provides mathematical background sufficient for study of calculus and integrates it with the study of calculus. Recommended for students who need a stronger preparation for Calculus I. TI-83 or compatible required. Completion of this two semester sequence is equivalent to the completion of Math 110 (Precalculus) and Math 151 (Calculus I). Satisfies General Education FM designator.

a) 91992 Math 151 Calculus I 4 Cr. MWF 10-10:50 a.m. and Th 9:30-10:45 a.m. (10 seats reserved) Chapman, K.

b) 91993 Math 151 Calculus I 4 Cr. MWF 2-2:50 p.m. and Th 11-12:15 p.m. (4 seats reserved)
Klawitter, V Honors section.
Continuity and differentiability of real valued algebraic and trigonometric functions of a single variable, applications and antidifferentiation. Required for mathematics majors. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or MATH 110. Satisfies General Education FM requirement. Honors Class.

91994 Math 152 Calculus II 4 Cr. MWF 9-9:50 a.m. and Tu 9:30-10:45 a.m. Person, L. (3 seats reserved)
Differentiation of transcendental functions, integration with applications, sequences and series. Required for Mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MATH 151. Satisfies General Education FM requirement.

90961 LITR 100 Introduction to Literature 3 Cr. TuTh 3:30−4:45 p.m. Maus, D.
Introduction to elements of literature through the study of its various forms: poetry, drama and fiction. Practice in writing about literature and in techniques of close reading. Satisfies General Education FC requirement.

90329 FY 100 First Year Success Seminar 1 Cr. Th 2-2:50 p.m.  Klawitter, V.
A one-credit course meeting once a week and offering an excellent introduction to the College’s resources and how to succeed in the difficult transition from high school to college life and work. Integrated with the FIG’s theme.