Learning goals for MTH230
Role in Curriculum
MTH 230 is the first course of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Students may instead take both MTH 130 and MTH 231
Learning Goals and Assessment Plans
Solve equations and manipulate expressions with trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions.
When the class is being assessed, the final exams will include embedded questions to assess student performance on these topic-specific learning goals. Instructors will tally their students’ scores on these questions, and will forward this data to the chair of the department pre-major curriculum committee
Compute by hand limits, derivatives and integrals of simple combinations of algebraic and transcendental functions
same
Understand the geometric meaning of derivatives and anti-derivatives
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Solve applied optimization problems.
same
When assessment activities are done, the results will be summarized in memorandum form and filed with the department chairperson for record keeping purposes.
Information obtained from assessment will be used to assess and self-reflect on the success of the course and to make any necessary changes to improve teaching and learning effectiveness.
Last updated Mon May 24 14:48:07 2010