CI1826
CI 1826 - Social Change, Social Justice: An Introduction to Applied Calculus (3 Cr.) Mathematical Thinking
Curriculum & Instruction (11197)
TCED - College of Education and Human Development
CI 1826 - Social Change, Social Justice: An Introduction to Applied Calculus (3 Cr.) Mathematical Thinking
Course description
This class is an introduction to differential calculus: instantaneous rates of change, derivative graphs and formulas, multivariate scenarios, partial derivatives, and integration. Applications focus on analyzing change in social science scenarios such as gentrification and racial disparities in housing using authentic Minnesota data.
For students to be successful, we strongly recommend a background of: four years high school math OR grade of at least B+ in PSTL 0732 OR placement test score OR instructor consent.
For students to be successful, we strongly recommend a background of: four years high school math OR grade of at least B+ in PSTL 0732 OR placement test score OR instructor consent.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Mathematical Thinking
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring