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Current UMTYMP Students
Calculus Component
If students must miss UMTYMP class for any reason (including observance of religious holidays) they are required to contact their instructor (workshop leader if in Twin Cities Calculus) prior to the date of absence and make arrangements for turning in assignments and/or making up exams. All quizzes and exams must be taken prior to any approved absence. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.
If students are ill on the day of class, they should notify their instructor (workshop leader if in Twin Cities Calculus) or TA before class. If neither of these people can be contacted, call the UMTYMP office and we will inform them. All students should contact their TA immediately to make arrangements for turning in homework.
We encourage students to collaborate on assignments and challenge problems. However, homework should reflect a student's own thoughts and ideas and be in his/her own words. Cheating or misrepresentation of a student's own work is the violation of rules under which an examination is given or homework is assigned. This includes submitting an examination, essay, or assignment that is not a student’s own. Any act of scholastic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense and may result in expulsion from UMTYMP.
Back to topThe mission is to help all students succeed in UMTYMP. Students are assessed after each exam (based on homework & exam scores) and either put on academic probation or taken off academic probation. Students are put on probation for:
- "B-" or below on exams
- Homework average below 80%.
It is not a punishment; it helps everyone (lecturers, workshop leaders, students and families) know what is going on & identify problems early.
Listed below are our suggested math options for UMTYMP Calculus students still in high school in the Academic Year 2009-10 (including Post-Secondary Education Options).
- Calculus I and II students earning a B or better may register for their next UMTYMP course in Fall 2009. Students who have successfully completed Calculus III and are still in high school may register for an Advanced Topics course offered in the Spring Semester.
- Check with a local community college/Metropolitan State University for calculus courses with syllabi comparable to UMTYMP courses.
- Check national universities' websites for courses with appropriate syllabi that are offered on-line.
- High school students may enroll in University of Minnesota courses through the Advanced High School Student Services Office, 107 Armory, 612-626-1666. You must register with this office before April (to start coursework in the fall) or October (to start coursework in the spring) to be eligible for the Minnesota Post-Secondary Education Options.
Click on the link below that names the last UMTYMP Calculus course that you completed with a 'B' or better for a SAMPLE list of suggested University of Minnesota courses at your level.
For descriptions of math courses, go to the School of Mathematics website.
UMTYMP expects its Calculus students to behave in a mature and responsible manner. Instructors will not tolerate disruptive or disorderly behaviors that interfere with classroom instruction and/or the educational directions of UMTYMP.
UMTYMP may place a student on probation due to repeated problems with homework, poor student performance, or other issues. If a student on probation does not improve, UMTYMP may require the student to withdraw from the program and return to his/her home school mathematics program.
| Rochester | Twin Cities* | |
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| *Check with the individual course instructor for changes to schedule. | ||
Every fall, juniors and seniors in UMTYMP Calculus and their parents are invited to an evening informational session. Opportunities and options specific to UMTYMP students are discussed. Topics include:
- UMTYMP alumni survey results - college choices, majors and scholarships;
- Types of colleges and universities - public and private, their strengths and weaknesses;
- UMTYMP letters of recommendation;
- UMTYMP transcripts and course information to give to colleges and universities;
- Transfer of UMTYMP credits - credit versus exemption.
Calculus I (Math 1461 & Math 1462)
Semester 1, 17 class sessions plus exams
September - December, 2 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Foundations of calculus. Single variable calculus through differentiation and applications. It includes more theoretical materials, goes beyond the text, and introduces aspects of proofs and formal reasoning. Exams emphasize conceptual reasoning as well as techniques. Students begin professional write-ups of homework problems.
Semester 2, 19 class sessions plus exams
January - May, 3 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Theory and techniques of integration. Applications. Introduction to parametric equations and polar coordinates. There will be increased emphasis on conceptual reasoning and professional write-ups in both homework and exams.
Calculus II (Math 1473 & Math 1474)
Semester 1, 16 class sessions plus exams
September - December, 2 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Introduction to differential equations, and sequence/series. Introduction to linear algebra. Theoretical reasoning and geometric approaches continue to be emphasized. Professional write-ups are expected in homework, and more aspects of proofs and formal reasoning are used in class.
Semester 2, 19 class sessions plus exams
January - May, 3 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Linear Algebra from a geometric viewpoint. First-order systems of differential equations. It is structured similar to Calculus II, semester 1, with professional write-ups, and increased emphasis on proofs and formal reasoning.
Calculus III (Math 2473 & 2474)
Semester 1, 16 class sessions plus exams
September - December, 3 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. The geometry of IR² and IR³. Vectors and vector functions. Multivariable calculus through differentiation using linear algebra. There is an increased emphasis on proofs and formal reasoning. The lectures will stress concepts in mathematical thinking. Professional write-ups of homework problems, and some proofs are included in the assignments and on the exams.
Semester 2, 19 class sessions plus exams
January - May, 3 credits
Accelerated honors sequence for selected mathematically talented high school students. Integration in multivariable calculus using linear algebra. Vector Analysis. Topics from differential equations. Topics may include significant numbers of proofs. Homework and exams reflect a balance between proofs/formal arguments and non-computational concepts.
Per Minnesota State Statute 2001, 120B.14, high school mathematics credit must be granted to UMTYMP students, regardless of student grade or age, provided that the overall test scores on the standardized final examinations are sufficiently high (at least the 87th percentile) and the final course grade is a "B-" or higher.
NOTE: The state law affects only the granting of credit to UMTYMP students. Neither UMTYMP nor the state statute control the local school's grading or GPA policies. It is the school’s responsibility to determine how it uses UMTYMP grades in calculating a student's GPA. If parents have questions regarding the school's grading policy, do not call the UMTYMP office. Call the school.
A college grade of “B” or better is considered successful completion of each Calculus course. The college grade is recorded on the student’s University of Minnesota transcript. One full grade higher is officially recorded as the student’s high school grade and sent to the student’s school office.
Students with a final college grade of less than a “B” will have a window of time to choose either the given grade or a ”W” (withdrawn). A lower grade will lower a student’s college grade point average but the student will receive credits towards graduation. A “W” grade will not lower a student’s college grade point average, but the student receives no credit towards graduation.
All calculus students earning a grade of “B” or better must also have their professor’s recommendation to continue in the next course of the calculus sequence.
Regular calculus assignment due dates are listed on the syllabus. Homework is to be turned in at the start of each class on the day it is due. If you do not hand deliver it, then you must mail your homework so it arrives by the due date. Send or bring these assignments to the following address:
Workshop Leader’s Name/Calculus Level (must be on the envelope)
MathCEP - UMTYMP
4 Vincent Hall
206 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
UMTYMP registers calculus students with the University of Minnesota’s College of Continuing Education (CCE). ALL registrations - for all sites and all levels of UMTYMP Calculus - are sent to CCE at the same, one time. UMTYMP will NOT register a student until tuition has been received. It's important to pay tuition on time! It usually takes up to four weeks for proof of registration to arrive at your home once UMTYMP has filed the registration forms with CCE. CCE will mail a receipt for tuition paid - NOT a bill. This receipt contains the student's U of MN ID number and allows UMTYMP students to use the University of Minnesota libraries but, because UMTYMP students do not pay standard registration fees (over $300/semester), they are not granted full use of all University facilities.
If UMTYMP class is cancelled due to inclement weather, notice will be posted on our main website, www.mathcep.umn.edu. We generally try to make up missed classes very quickly. Notification of when classes are to be made up will also be listed on the main website.
UMTYMP classes will not meet:
- In the Twin Cities if closings occur at either the University of Minnesota, or a majority of metro area schools.
- In Rochester if closings occur in the Rochester Public Schools or at the University of Minnesota–Rochester.
If severe weather in your area makes travel hazardous (but UMTYMP has not been officially cancelled), please use discretion regarding class attendance.
What calculators are allowed for use in class?
We encourage students who do not already own a graphing calculator to purchase the Texas Instruments TI-89. The TI-89 Titanium and the TI-92 are acceptable for use in class; usually, no calculators are allowed during exams. Calculus students who already have a TI-82, TI-83, or TI-85 need not purchase a new calculator.
What textbooks are used in UMTYMP?
The following textbooks are being used in 2009-10:
Calculus I
Will be using a special printing of Calculus-Concepts & Contexts (1-424-07860-1) Author: Stewart, Publisher: Thomson-Brooks/Cole that is only being done for UMTYMP students. Calc I students MUST purchase the book through the program.
Calculus II-III
Calculus I book Multivariable Mathematics (0-13-067276-9) Author: Williams and Trotter, Publisher: Pearson Prentice/Hall.
Twin Cities - Group Study Sessions
Study sessions are for all students: students doing very well who may need occasional help or have questions that didn't get answered in class, students struggling to maintain B's, and everyone in between. Students may ask general or theoretical questions as well as homework questions. Do as much of your homework as you can prior to the session; you can then get assistance at the study session with any problems that were difficult or unclear, or share information with your peers. The ideal approach to a study session is to consider it a cooperative learning effort. For many students, study session attendance makes a big difference in comprehension, and hence, in grades.
Students who plan to attend, but who know that they will arrive late (i.e. 4:30 pm or later) should call the UMTYMP office (612-625-2861) before 4:00 pm on the day of the help session so that the TA responsible will know to expect them. If no students are present at 4:30 pm, and the TA has not been notified to expect late students, the TA may leave.
Twin Cities - Parking and Drop-off options
You may drop off or pick up UMTYMP students for classes at the Northrop Turnaround, off Church St. (accessible from University Ave). If you choose this option, please keep your waiting time to the minimum and remain in your vehicle. Leaving the vehicle will result in a parking citation. During some Special Events, the Northrop Turnaround may not be accessible.
The current hourly parking rate at University of Minnesota parking ramps, garages and lots is $2.50. However, prices will vary, and more detailed information is available at Parking and Transportation Services.
Special Events parking is more expensive. We do not know which ramps or lots will be affected or at what times.
We understand that occasionally a student is not able to continue in the UMTYMP Program. We are concerned that the student continues successfully in their mathematics education. If your student is planning to withdraw from the program at any time during the academic year, UMTYMP requires a parent conference with an Academic Counselor and a confirmation letter sent to the UMTYMP office.
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