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'''COURSE XXXX''' "is a..." "covers..." "also known as ___, ...", "is about ..." Basically, just write a 1-3 sentence blurb to introduce what the course is. |
'''COURSE XXXX''' "is a..." "covers..." "also known as ___, ...", "is about ..." Basically, just write a 1-3 sentence blurb to introduce what the course is. |
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**You can add subtopics here |
**You can add subtopics here |
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*You can consult a syllabus to remind yourself of a topic list |
*You can consult a syllabus to remind yourself of a topic list |
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| + | *Please keep this section short: if it can't fit on a 1080p screen, it's too long! |
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| − | *Try not to add ''too'' many main topics; definitely keep it <15. |
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==Class Structure== |
==Class Structure== |
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==Prerequisite Knowledge== |
==Prerequisite Knowledge== |
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| + | What knowledge/techniques/skills do you need to know for this class? If there are formal prerequisites, how much material do you actually need from those courses? Are there also things outside of those prerequisites that helped you / would have helped you with this course? |
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| + | ==Registration== |
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| − | ===Single Variable Calculus=== |
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| + | Talk about scheduling information here. Is there a linked lab you have to register for? How about an optional recitation? |
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| − | [[Single Variable Calculus|Single variable calculus]] is an important prerequisite for MATH 2551. Multivariable calculus applies single variable calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals to functions with more than one input and/or output. Multivariable calculus should not be seen as the next course in a linear sequence of calculus courses; rather, it should be seen as an outward expansion of all single variable calculus topics. For example, while no new integration techniques are introduced in multivariable calculus, with the exception of the Jacobian, the concept of integration is extended in multivariable calculus by applying it to 2D and 3D regions in new coordinate systems. |
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| + | Add any tips or tricks about the actual registration process. |
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| − | ===Linear Algebra=== |
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| − | Although [[Linear Algebra|linear algebra]] is listed as a prerequisite for MATH 2551, topics that require ''prior'' knowledge of linear algebra are rarely seen in MATH 2551. For example, while multiple topics in MATH 2551 use vectors extensively, vectors are reviewed at the beginning of the course, making prior knowledge of vectors unrequired. However, linear algebra does provide a more theoretical background for concepts such as the dot product and matrix determinant, which may be helpful for MATH 2551. |
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| − | ==Scheduling== |
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| − | MATH 2551 is required by most engineering and science majors. It is also a prerequisite itself for many classes required by engineering and science majors. Due to its prerequisites, MATH 2551 is generally taken sometime between late freshmen year and early sophomore year. |
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| + | *List equivalent courses if there are any |
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| + | *For example, honors versions, cross-listed courses with other majors, or courses that fulfill the same graduation requirement for some or all majors |
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| + | == Resources == |
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| − | *[[MATH 2550]] is the introduction equivalent, which does not cover the final unit of MATH 2551, vector fields and integration. |
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| + | <references />Useful resources go here. Some examples: public course webpages, a former TA's YouTube playlist of review videos, helpful online tutorials. |
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| − | *[[MATH 2561]] is the honors equivalent, which includes additional topics and goes into more depth in general. |
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| + | == Previous Semesters (optional) == |
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| − | <references /> |
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| + | Now that we are at the end of the page, you can be a bit more anecdotal and talk about your experiences in specific semesters. Just put each semester under a subheading like this: |
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| + | ==== Fall 2020 ==== |
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| + | However, please refrain from talking about specific grading schemes or dumping on professors -- that's what RateMyProfessor is for! |
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 13 May 2022
COURSE XXXX "is a..." "covers..." "also known as ___, ...", "is about ..." Basically, just write a 1-3 sentence blurb to introduce what the course is.
Topic List[edit | edit source]
- This is where you can introduce the main topics of the course
- You can add subtopics here
- You can consult a syllabus to remind yourself of a topic list
- Please keep this section short: if it can't fit on a 1080p screen, it's too long!
Class Structure[edit | edit source]
This is where you can talk about the class structure. Is it lecture or project heavy? Are there labs or in-class discussions? Is most of the workload from homework, or studying for exams?
Please refrain from discussing exact grading schemes, as professors need some leeway in changing things semester after semester.
Prerequisite Knowledge[edit | edit source]
What knowledge/techniques/skills do you need to know for this class? If there are formal prerequisites, how much material do you actually need from those courses? Are there also things outside of those prerequisites that helped you / would have helped you with this course?
Registration[edit | edit source]
Talk about scheduling information here. Is there a linked lab you have to register for? How about an optional recitation?
Add any tips or tricks about the actual registration process.
Equivalent Courses (optional)[edit | edit source]
- List equivalent courses if there are any
- For example, honors versions, cross-listed courses with other majors, or courses that fulfill the same graduation requirement for some or all majors
Resources[edit | edit source]
Useful resources go here. Some examples: public course webpages, a former TA's YouTube playlist of review videos, helpful online tutorials.
Previous Semesters (optional)[edit | edit source]
Now that we are at the end of the page, you can be a bit more anecdotal and talk about your experiences in specific semesters. Just put each semester under a subheading like this:
Fall 2020[edit | edit source]
However, please refrain from talking about specific grading schemes or dumping on professors -- that's what RateMyProfessor is for!
