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College Course Number Title Credits
CLA ITDL-150-01
Explorations of Human Problems
3

Course Description: Climate change, racism, lack of accessibility, poverty, moral disagreement, civil conflict, access to water, and piracy are all examples of enduring human problems. This shell course allows students to explore a single \"human problem\" across disciplines, bringing together knowledge from liberal arts, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, arts and design. Students will read transformative texts across a variety of disciplines and apply those texts to a single modern \"human\" problem in this project-based course. Students will pay particular attention to the social and ethical components within the texts, the problem, its causes, and proposed solutions. The possible problems are intentionally broad and reach across multiple disciplines. Students will be expected to apply their understanding to practice-based projects in interdisciplinary groups and then present their findings, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of their understanding, as well as their creativity. Throughout the semester and in each assignment, students will explore the ethical and social implications of the course topic, exploring the ways different disciplinary approaches assess and think about ethical and social problems and their possible solutions.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/15-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

CLA ITDL-150-02
Explorations of Human Problems
3

Course Description: Climate change, racism, lack of accessibility, poverty, moral disagreement, civil conflict, access to water, and piracy are all examples of enduring human problems. This shell course allows students to explore a single \"human problem\" across disciplines, bringing together knowledge from liberal arts, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, arts and design. Students will read transformative texts across a variety of disciplines and apply those texts to a single modern \"human\" problem in this project-based course. Students will pay particular attention to the social and ethical components within the texts, the problem, its causes, and proposed solutions. The possible problems are intentionally broad and reach across multiple disciplines. Students will be expected to apply their understanding to practice-based projects in interdisciplinary groups and then present their findings, demonstrating both the breadth and depth of their understanding, as well as their creativity. Throughout the semester and in each assignment, students will explore the ethical and social implications of the course topic, exploring the ways different disciplinary approaches assess and think about ethical and social problems and their possible solutions.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/15-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

CLA ITDL-302-01
Global Career Accelerator
4

Course Description: The Global Career Accelerator offers a tailored, project-based 4-credit learning experience for RIT students, accessible entirely online. This course provides undergraduates across all majors with the chance to develop practical skills and gain career-focused knowledge. Students will choose between four distinct tracks: Global Digital Marketing, Global Coding for Web, Global Data Analytics, and Global Coding for Data. Through a blend of video lessons, live online classes, and hands-on portfolio projects for prominent companies and NGOs, students collaborate in small groups with peers from across the nation and globe. They tackle real-world challenges provided by industry partners, honing technical proficiencies highly sought after in today's job market. The program is designed to offer a versatile avenue for professional development. Emphasizing practical, professional, and intercultural growth, the Global Career Accelerator aligns with RIT's commitment to global engagement, career readiness, and innovative education.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

CLA ITDL-302-02
Global Career Accelerator
4

Course Description: The Global Career Accelerator offers a tailored, project-based 4-credit learning experience for RIT students, accessible entirely online. This course provides undergraduates across all majors with the chance to develop practical skills and gain career-focused knowledge. Students will choose between four distinct tracks: Global Digital Marketing, Global Coding for Web, Global Data Analytics, and Global Coding for Data. Through a blend of video lessons, live online classes, and hands-on portfolio projects for prominent companies and NGOs, students collaborate in small groups with peers from across the nation and globe. They tackle real-world challenges provided by industry partners, honing technical proficiencies highly sought after in today's job market. The program is designed to offer a versatile avenue for professional development. Emphasizing practical, professional, and intercultural growth, the Global Career Accelerator aligns with RIT's commitment to global engagement, career readiness, and innovative education.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-101-01
College Algebra
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, non-trigonometry based calculus course. The topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra: solutions of linear, fractional, and quadratic equations, functions and their graphs, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, and systems of linear equations.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-101-01
College Algebra
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, non-trigonometry based calculus course. The topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra: solutions of linear, fractional, and quadratic equations, functions and their graphs, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, and systems of linear equations.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-101-01
College Algebra
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, non-trigonometry based calculus course. The topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra: solutions of linear, fractional, and quadratic equations, functions and their graphs, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, and systems of linear equations.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/15-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-101-02
College Algebra
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, non-trigonometry based calculus course. The topics include a review of the fundamentals of algebra: solutions of linear, fractional, and quadratic equations, functions and their graphs, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions, and systems of linear equations.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-111-01
Precalculus
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, trigonometry-based calculus course. Topics include functions and their graphs, with an emphasis on functions that commonly appear in calculus including polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. The course also includes the analytic geometry of conic sections. One hour each week will be devoted to a collaborative learning workshop.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-111-02
Precalculus
3

Course Description: This course provides the background for an introductory level, trigonometry-based calculus course. Topics include functions and their graphs, with an emphasis on functions that commonly appear in calculus including polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. The course also includes the analytic geometry of conic sections. One hour each week will be devoted to a collaborative learning workshop.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-131-01
Discrete Mathematics
4

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the topics of discrete mathematics, including number systems, sets and logic, relations, combinatorial methods, graph theory, regular sets, vectors, and matrices.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-161-01
Applied Calculus
4

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of differential and integral calculus, including the study of functions and graphs, limits, continuity, the derivative, derivative formulas, applications of derivatives, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, basic techniques of integral approximation, exponential and logarithmic functions, basic techniques of integration, an introduction to differential equations, and geometric series. Applications in business, management sciences, and life sciences will be included with an emphasis on manipulative skills.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-172-01
Calculus B
3

Course Description: This is the second course in three-course sequence (COS-MATH-171, -172, -173). The course includes Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, and applications of the definite integral. The techniques of integration include substitution and integration by parts. The applications of the definite integral include areas between curves, and the calculation of volume.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-173-01
Calculus C
3

Course Description: This is the third course in three-course sequence (COS-MATH-171, -172, -173). The course includes sequences, convergence and divergence of series, representations of functions by infinite series, curves defined by parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Also included are applications of calculus to curves expressed in parametric and polar form.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-173-01
Calculus C
3

Course Description: This is the third course in three-course sequence (COS-MATH-171, -172, -173). The course includes sequences, convergence and divergence of series, representations of functions by infinite series, curves defined by parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Also included are applications of calculus to curves expressed in parametric and polar form.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/15-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-182-01
Calculus II
4

Course Description: This is the second in a two-course sequence. It emphasizes the understanding of concepts, and using them to solve physical problems. The course covers techniques of integration including integration by parts, partial fractions, improper integrals, applications of integration, representing functions by infinite series, convergence and divergence of series, parametric curves, and polar coordinates.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-182A-01
Calculus II
4

Course Description: This is the second in a two-course sequence intended for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. The course includes the same topics as MATH-182, but the focus of the workshop component is different. Whereas workshops attached to 182 emphasize concept development and real-world applications, the workshops of MATH-182A emphasize skill development and provide just-in-time review of precalculus material as needed. The course covers techniques of integration including integration by parts, partial fractions, improper integrals, applications of integration, representing functions by infinite series, convergence and divergence of series, parametric curves, and polar coordinates.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/15-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-190-01
Discrete Math for Computing
3

Course Description: This course introduces students to ideas and techniques from discrete mathematics that are widely used in Computer Science. Students will learn about the fundamentals of propositional and predicate calculus, set theory, relations, recursive structures and counting. This course will help increase students' mathematical sophistication and their ability to handle abstract problems.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-219-01
Multivariable Calculus
3

Course Description: This course is principally a study of the calculus of functions of two or more variables, but also includes the study of vectors, vector-valued functions and their derivatives. The course covers limits, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and includes applications in physics. Credit cannot be granted for both this course and MATH-221.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

COS MATH-221-01
Multivar & Vector Calculus
4

Course Description: This course is principally a study of the calculus of functions of two or more variables, but also includes a study of vectors, vector-valued functions and their derivatives. The course covers limits, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, Stokes' Theorem, Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and applications in physics. Credit cannot be granted for both this course and MATH-219.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (7/1-8/13)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.