The Calculus Primer - B

This course is about using elementary mathematics and computing to solve practical problems. This is a field of study called Mathematical Modeling. This class will be driven by studying real-world questions where mathematical models can be used as part of the decision-making process.

Neither calculus nor linear algebra are prerequisites for this course, however methods and ideas from both of these foundational subjects in mathematics will be introduced and motivated by the material in this course. Other mathematical and computational tools, such as elementary probability, elementary combinatorics, and computing (in Python or Matlab), will be introduced as they come up.

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies 

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are 11th or 12th grade students. High School students who enroll will be prompted to submit an additional application after enrollment including: a high school transcript, letter of recommendation, parental permission, and other required consent forms. 

Basic Enrollment Requirements:  

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), Bachelor’s Degree, or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA. 

Summer Session: None. 

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds  

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply.