Information about Mathematics Courses
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The minimum mathematics
requirement for students entering the College of Business and Economics in 2003
is Mathematics 21 (or Mathematics 75-76). A detailed
description of the Math 21, 22, 23 calculus sequence follows:
the 20s sequence
Math 21, Calculus I (4 credits) fall and spring
Math 22, Calculus II (4 credits) fall and spring
Math 23, Calculus III (4 credits) fall and spring
also Math 75
and76, Calculus I, parts A and B, substitute for Math 21.
The
20s sequence (12 credits) is required of all engineering students as well as
majors in Mathematics, Computer Science, and many natural science programs. The
College of Business and Economics requires Math 21 in its curriculum. . Math 75
and 76 (2 credits each) divide the material of Math 21 into two parts for
students whose degree programs require Math 21 but who are not prepared to go
directly into Math 21. Successful completion of Math 21 or Math 76 is a
prerequisite for Math 22. Students who start with Math 21 and find themselves
struggling can switch to Math 75 as long as they do so in a timely fashion.
There
is a big difference between calculus study at Lehigh and calculus at most high
schools. A solid high–school precalculus course is necessary background for
calculus at Lehigh. Students need a strong foundation in functions (forms,
graphs, roots) and trigonometry to really thrive in calculus. Most students who
take calculus in high school are accustomed to using a graphing calculator.
Calculators are not permitted in Lehigh calculus classes. Lehigh has very high
standards, and calculus students are expected to learn calculus without relying
on calculators. Many students find a summer course in calculus at a local
community college to be helpful in bridging from high school mathematics to
Lehigh calculus.
Students
who score 4 or 5 in the AB advanced placement exam may receive 4 credits for
Math 21 and those who score 4 or 5 on the BC advanced placement exam may
receive 8 credits for Math 21 and 22. Students should preregister for Math 21 now,
and if the AP exam scores warrant credit, the appropriate adjustments can be
made later. Advanced placement and course credit is
also granted for successful completion of approved college courses taken
during high school. Approval is granted on a case–by–case basis and depends on
submission of detailed information as to course content.
We
recommend that students consider beginning Lehigh calculus a semester below
their advanced placement. If you have credit for Math 21 and are eligible for
Math 22, consider taking Math 21; if you have credit for Math 21 and Math 22
and are eligible for Math 23, consider taking Math 22. You will relinquish some
or all of your AP credit, but experience has shown that many AP courses do not
provide adequate preparation for calculus at Lehigh. Depending on demand, the
Department of Mathematics may offer anticipatory exams for Math 21, 22 and 23
during the orientation period.
All
students who plan to take Math 21 or Math 75 in the fall semester must take a
calculus readiness exam during the summer preregistration process or in August
during orientation. These are tests on precalculus mathematics, such as
algebra, graphing, functions, and trigonometry. The purpose of the readiness
exams is to ensure that students are appropriately placed and to identify
students who need additional preparation before taking the calculus course
their intended majors require. A sample readiness exam is enclosed.
Students whose scores on the calculus readiness exam indicate that they lack sufficient preparation must take Math 75, 76. In the unlikely event of an extremely low score
on the calculus readiness exam, a student must take Math 0 followed by Math 21 (see description below).
This course is for students who need more
preparation before moving on to calculus, as evidenced by low scores on the
readiness exam. The 2 credits do not count toward the total number of credits required
for graduation, but the grade does count in the student’s GPA. Students taking Math 0 must pass with a
grade of C– before taking Math 21.
For more information: contact Professor Lee Stanley, preferably via email at ljs4@lehigh.edu, or Mary Ann Dent, Academic Coordinator at (610) 758-3731 or via email at mad8@lehigh.edu.