Mathematics (MATH) 365

Overview

In MATH 365: Calculus—Several Variables, is designed to introduce students to practical applications of calculus to problems in two and three dimensions, and to a theoretical understanding of some aspects of calculus in higher dimensions.

Outline

Evaluation

To receive credit for MATH 365, you must submit both of the course assignments and complete them to the satisfaction of your tutor. You must also achieve a grade of at least 50 per cent on each examination, and a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 per cent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Assignment 1	15%
Midterm Examination	30%
Assignment 2	15%
Final Examination	40%
Total	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Other materials

The course materials include a study guide and a student manual.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the MATH 365 challenge registration, you must complete the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a minimum grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day, or on two consecutive days.

Part 1: Exam	Part 2: Exam	Total
50%	50%	100%

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form