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Accelerated Mathematics for Engineering and Science Students
LeTourneau UniversityLois KnouseMathematics
Introduction and Rationale
LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas
Introduction and Rationale
LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas
Major emphasis is Engineering and Technology
Introduction and Rationale
LeTourneau Univ. is a small private university in East Texas
Major emphasis is Engineering and Technology
Necessary for Engineering majors to take Calculus I in 1st semester
Introduction and Rationale LeTourneau Univ. is a small private
university in East Texas Major emphasis is Engineering and
Technology Necessary for Engineering majors
to take Calculus I in 1st semester Students entering unable to begin
in Calculus I
The Program
Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks
The Program
Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks
Calculus I – 5 days a week, 7 weeks
The Program
Precalculus – 5 days a week, 7 weeks
Calculus I – 5 days a week, 7 weeks
Receive 6 hours of credit – 3 towards the engineering major – 3 general elective – all transferable
The Program
Eligibility – Based on SAT/ACT Mathematics scores SAT – 550 and 630 ACT - 24 and 27 Enrolled in English Composition I
preferable
The Program
Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks
The Program
Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks
Student can complete Precalculus and choose to withdraw from Calculus I
The Program
Student has option to change to a regular Precalculus class within first 2 weeks
Student can complete Precalculus and choose to withdraw from Calculus I
Students are encouraged to attend evening help sessions
The Results
Completed 2 years
The Results
Completed 2 years Fall, 2004
33 students enrolled 26 successfully completed Precalculus 23 successfully completed Calculus I 18 successfully completed Calculus II
The Results
Fall, 2005 37 enrolled 26 successfully completed Precalculus 27 successfully completed Calculus I
1 student with a D in Precalc. successfully completed Calc I
18 successfully completed Calculus II Several students changed major so only 22 attempted
Calc. II
Conclusion
A total of 35 students were ready for Calculus III or Differential Equations in their 3rd semester
Conclusion
A total of 35 students were ready for Calculus III or Differential Equations in their 3rd semester
They were on track to take other courses required in the engineering curriculum
Conclusion
If you have questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]
I’m looking forward to trying this program for a third year
