We hope you see great success in this course. As part of ensuring your success, we have a few things to point out in this introductory unit. If you are new to our online courses, be sure to read the introductory material provided. Calculus can be a difficult subject. You should be prepared to work hard and should not be afraid to seek help from Mr. Rasmussen or your fellow students.

Course Layout:

The course is broken down into 5 Modules, as follows:

Module	Topic
1	Functions and Models
2	Limits and Derivatives
3	Differentiation Rules
4	Applications of Differentiation
5	Integrals

Resources:

You will be referring to the following textbook for readings and assignments.

Calculus: Early Transcendentals Single Variable 5th Edition (ISBN 0-534-39330-6) - James Stewart

Ensure that you have regular access to a graphing calculator

Calculator suggestions: TI-83, TI-83plus, TI-83plus Silver Edition, TI-84plus, TI-84plus Silver Edition

Computer Requirements:

This course requires:

The Browser Check will allow you to take a look at the browser on your computer to determine what it is and what plug-ins are in place.

You can update/add the required items on the Browser Check page or by clicking on the buttons below. Just click each button and follow instructions to download the latest versions.

Grading:
Your grade for this course will be calculated as follows:

Unit grades include a lesson quiz, lesson assignments, and a unit test. All lesson assignments and unit quizzes are 'open book.' Unit tests are supervised exams written at your designated Test Site.

The Final Exam is an optional exam that includes material from all parts of the course. It is an invigilated exam arranged with your instructor.

Communication:

Be sure to use First Class and vClass for communication with your teacher and fellow students.

Introduction to Calculus