Explore what makes calculus different from algebra in Math 808T
What makes calculus different from algebra? Why are derivatives and integrals important? Understand why topics in algebra are so useful in Math 808T: Concepts of Calculus, held in Holdrege this summer from June 19-23.
The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) program offers graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses in a weeklong format to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and afforably. Math 808T: Concepts of Calculus (Class # 3315) will be offered at ESU 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19-23.
In this course, teachers will connect ideas in algebra to the basic concepts which define calculus. Rather than calculating derivatives and integrals, we will focus on what they mean and how they are developed from basic algebra concepts. We do this with pictures (graphs), tables and symbolic representations of functions. Although it's not intended for teachers of calculus, those who do will likely find the conceptual approach very information and useful for sharing with their students. Only algebra is a prerequisite, no trigonometry needed.
If you have not taken a course at UNL in the past three semesters, register by:
1. Going to the Teach Nebraska website at: http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb
2. Click on the blue "Apply” link at the top of the screen.
3. If you remember your NU ID from being a past student, please enter it. If you do not have or remember your NU ID, please check the box indicating as such.
4. For the question, "Which of the following best describes your purpose in enrolling at UNL at this time?" select, "None of the above, therefore Non-Degree, Post-Baccalaureate"
5. Course Registration box: Enter the course number, class/call number, section number and 3 credits
Math 808T, 951, 3315, 3 credits
(Register in MyRED if you are a current UNL student.)
For all on-site NMSSI courses, current Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a tuition reduction equal to 20 percent of in-state, graduate tuition. Additionally, Nebraska K-12 teachers can apply for supplemental NMSSI Fellowships to further defray tuition costs for NMSSI courses. Read more about the costs at: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2017/costs/. The NMSSI Fellowship Application is also now open at http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply.
Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.
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