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Chang, Silva

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  • APPM 1350 - Calculus 1 for Engineers
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
    Topics in analytical geometry and calculus including limits, rates of change of functions, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of differentiations and integration. Students who have already earned college credit for calculus 1 are eligible to enroll in this course if they want to solidify their knowledge base in calculus 1. For more information about the math placement referred to in the "Enrollment Requirements", contact your academic advisor. Degree credit not granted for this course and APPM 1345 or ECON 1088 or MATH 1081 or MATH 1300 or MATH 1310 or MATH 1330.
  • APPM 1360 - Calculus 2 for Engineers
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    Continuation of APPM 1350. Focuses on applications of the definite integral, methods of integration, improper integrals, Taylor's theorem, and infinite series. Degree credit not granted for this course and MATH 2300.
  • APPM 1390 - A Game for Calculus
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Coaches students to implement study strategies geared specifically toward APPM Calculus in a structured, supportive, small group environment. Department consent required.
  • APPM 1650 - Python for Math and Data Science Applications
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
    Uses Python to teach the fundamentals of computer programming with an emphasis on mathematical and statistical applications. Topics will include data types, data structures, iteration, visualization, and simulations. Techniques covered will be applicable to many scientific and technical fields. No prior programming experience is required. Formerly offered as a special topics course.
  • APPM 2340 - Calculus 3 for Statistics and Data Science
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Covers vectors and vector analysis, partial derivatives and the multivariable Taylor theorem, and multiple integrals. Introduces matrices and statistical applications.
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