Looking for Accredited Online Calculus Courses

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Accredited online Calculus I courses are available through various platforms, particularly for students unable to access them through their local colleges during winter breaks. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the foundational concepts of calculus, such as limits and instantaneous speed, rather than merely focusing on computational skills. Resources like Florida's Distance Learning site and specific online course directories are recommended for finding suitable courses. The participant shares personal experience, noting that while online courses can be challenging, they are feasible.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Pre-Calculus concepts
  • Familiarity with online learning platforms
  • Basic knowledge of calculus terminology
  • Ability to navigate course directories and educational resources
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  • Research accredited online Calculus I courses on Florida's Distance Learning site
  • Explore the resources provided by http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/ for calculus concepts
  • Investigate the comprehensive online course search at http://www.distancelearn.org/mainPage.cfm
  • Learn about the differences between online and traditional calculus instruction methods
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Students transitioning from Pre-Calculus to Calculus, educators seeking online teaching resources, and anyone interested in accredited online mathematics courses.

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Hi,

I'm currently taking Pre-Calculus, and would like to take Calculus I completely online once I complete Pre-Calc. Does anyone here know of any accredited online calculus courses? My college doesn't offer Calc I over the winter break, and I'm not having much luck finding any colleges / universities in state which offer it online or on campus during the winter. My purpose for wanting to take Calc I over the winter is so I can take Calc II in the Spring.

Thanks!
 
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I personally would not be at all happy with the idea of taking Calculus I "online". It is very easy (and unfortunately done by some "cookbook" courses) to treat Calculus I as more computations of the kind you see in algebra and precalculus courses. The precise reasoning and new definitions- limits, the difference between average speed and instantaneous speed and how one defines "instantaneous speed"- are a whole new kind of concept, the reason why calculus started a revolution in mathematics and science. I would be very worried that a person doing Calculus I on his own would miss that.
 
http://www.distancelearn.org/courseSearchResults.cfm

This link will get you to Florida's Distance Learning site where you will find several online Calculus classes.

BTW...this linkhttp://www.distancelearn.org/mainPage.cfm is for their entire online course search. It is the most comprehensive I have found.
I have taken 15 hrs of online classes. It is NOT easy, but it IS possible.
Good luck to you,
 

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