First-year curriculum
The first-year curriculum in IT gives you a solid grounding in
mathematics, physics, and chemistry—the groundwork for all
IT majors. Because it's flexible, you can transfer between IT departments
or to other colleges with minimal loss of credits and time.
Mathematics sequences
Students in all IT majors are required to take one of the following
math sequences:
The standard first-year mathematics sequence for IT students is
Math 1371-1372 (IT Calculus I-II). This
special calculus sequence—developed specifically for IT students—encourages
cooperative learning.
Math 1271-1272 (differential and integral calculus of a single
variable)—the standard sequence for other majors—also
satisfies IT requirements. This sequence is a more conventional
presentation of the topics.
The corresponding honors sequence (Math 1571H-1572H) is part of
the integrated honors program. Students who score very high on the
calculus advanced placement exam (based on their high school calculus
course) may be given advanced placement in this sequence. These
courses cover the topics in greater depth and at a more rapid pace.
Introductory physics courses
Understanding the principles of physics provides the background
necessary for studying all the sciences and the engineering fields.
The principal introductory physics courses
taken by IT students are Physics 1301-1302 and 2303 or 2503. Honors
Physics 1401-1402-2404 covers similar material from a deeper and
more mathematical perspective.
Liberal education requirements
As part of their degree program, all undergraduate students enrolling
at the Twin Cities campus in fall 1999 or later must satisfy liberal
education requirements. With the help of your advisor you can
plan your semester schedules to meet these requirements without
slowing progress toward graduation.
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