Online Calculus 2 / Differential Equations for Credit?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding online courses for Calculus 2 and Differential Equations that offer transferable credit to a university. Participants explore various options for self-paced learning, affordability, and the necessity of accountability through tests.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for online courses due to a condition preventing attendance at a physical university and emphasizes the importance of obtaining transferable credit.
  • Another participant suggests Coastline Community College as a potential option for online courses.
  • A third participant provides links to Canadian institutions offering relevant courses, noting the prerequisite of a solid understanding of Calculus 2 before tackling Differential Equations.
  • The original poster acknowledges the suggestions but mentions that some courses have already started and expresses a desire to complete Calculus 2 first before moving on to Differential Equations.
  • Further research by the original poster includes links to additional online courses, questioning whether to prioritize cost or course content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share various course options and express differing opinions on the best approach to selecting a course, indicating that no consensus has been reached regarding the best choice or strategy for enrollment.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss the importance of self-paced learning and the challenges of finding affordable options that also provide transferable credits, highlighting the limitations of their current knowledge and institutional policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Students seeking online math courses, particularly those needing flexibility due to personal circumstances, and those interested in transferable credits for university courses.

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Hello all! As it turns out, I have a condition that requires me to not be at a physical university this semester, but I would like to try and catch up a bit and also need to make my time off more productive.

I would like to take a couple of math courses, particularly Calculus 2 and Differential Equations. Calc 2 is more important but both would be nice. I have checked out MIT's OCW and Khan Academy- they look wonderful! However, I would like to get transferable credit to a university. Unfortunately, my university will not accept transfer credits from a community college, but they do offer a placement test that would allow me to place out if I have sufficient knowledge, so it is not out of the question. Also I feel it would be helpful to have tests and accountability- please don't think this is a reflection on my intelligence. I DO enjoy learning, but I can't see myself self studying.

I live in NYS, and am already paying $1300 for an out of state physics course (NCSU, highly recommend). Affordability is somewhat an issue but I expect to pay a decent amount.
Most important I suppose is that it is self-paced, as most semester based classes have begun.

I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read, and any responses would be very helpful. Thank you so much!
 
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Coastline Community College might have one.
 
Hi! Thanks for the suggestions. Definitely considering the Canadian one; unfortunately the Coasline Com. College one has already started.

@ Sankaku- I definitely would plan on doing Calc 2 first; however, I've learned a good portion of the material already, and thought perhaps if the courses are self paced I could finish Calc 2 and then move on before next semester. But thanks for letting me know.

Also in my research I've found these-

http://extension.berkeley.edu/cat/course173.html
http://netmath.uiuc.edu/courses
http://distance.und.edu/collegecourse/?id=math166open
http://www.is.lsu.edu/coursefactsheet.asp?nid=301&Rubric=MATH&CourseNr=1552&Version=U ($346.00 = cheap!)I suppose I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with these (or any other). Should I just go for the cheapest one I can find? Seems like most cover the same things.

Thank you again!
 
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