THINK Summer Institute - MATH 176: Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences

MATH 176: Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences* (3 credits) *Prerequisite requirement: Algebra II (final transcript must be submitted by May 10, 2019). Description: Fundamental ideas of analytic geometry and calculus, plane coordinates, graphs, functions, limits, derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, rates, extrema and applications thereof. Instructor: Darren Ripley, Ph.D. Davidson THINK Summer Institute (THINK) is a three-week-residential program for exceptionally gifted students, ages 13 to 16. Located on the University of Nevada, Reno, THINK offers students the opportunity to take two college courses, taught by university faculty, for college credit. Each student takes one morning and one afternoon course (a total of six credits). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and course placement is first-come, first-served, so we recommend applying early. Application process includes: online application, standardized test scores, resume, essay, teacher nomination form, $50 application fee. Need-based financial aid is available with the completion of an additional application.