Affordable Math Sequence Thread - Updated Over Time

[UptonSinclair]

Many of you know I have been tap dancing around math courses for most of my college experience. Upon completing my BSBA at TESC I decided it was time to take another crack at getting through the Calculus sequence. After lots of searching for an affordable sequence of courses I believe I have found a good solution. KCTCS has both learn on demand and learn by term courses. In their learn by term section I found Trigonometry through Calc III and Differential Equations taught by the same professor for $147 per credit. As a bonus, this professor is faculty and has been teaching for 21 years. I have emailed the professor a couple of times and recieved a very friendly response the following day. It looks like this may be just the math sequence I have been looking for.

I am beginning this semester with Trigonometry to refresh my skills before tackling Calculus and will update everyone on how things go. The course uses a text by Bitinger and MyMathLab by Pearson which I quite enjoy. The e-text provided with MyMathLab access cost $96 total which isn't horrible for a math course. All of the work is unproctored except for the final which accounts for 40% of the course grade. The final is open book and open note and allows the use of TI-30Xa or TI-30 XIIS scientific calculator. I tried to get away with a TI-36x Pro but was told it was too powerful. Last time I took Calculus I relied far too much on the derivative and integral function of the calculator so this should be interesting.

Finally, I am sure there many wondering why I would torture myself by taking the Calculus sequence and frankly I don't have a good answer. Mainly, I want to leave the option open to pursue an Engineering degree if I get froggy.

[Prloko]

[INDENT][QUOTE=UptonSinclair;179297Finally, I am sure there many wondering why I would torture myself by taking the Calculus sequence and frankly I don't have a good answer. Mainly, I want to leave the option open to pursue an Engineering degree if I get froggy.[/QUOTE][/INDENT]

There is never anything wrong with continuous lifelong learning.

On a side note, I have a hard time learning mathematics through self-study. I find it easier when a teacher/professor can walk me through the steps once or twice.

[LaterBloomer]

Prioko, Normally, I'd agree with you. We're talking math here, though. Anything higher than basic math should be outlawed under the Geneva Convention as torture. Upton, are you going to need an intervention - or a shrink?

[UptonSinclair]

Prioko, Normally, I'd agree with you. We're talking math here, though. Anything higher than basic math should be outlawed under the Geneva Convention as torture. Upton, are you going to need an intervention - or a shrink?

I think this has already been established. :willynilly:

[Christopher]

I'm the same way. It's why I'm taking it at the CC.

[INDENT][/INDENT]

There is never anything wrong with continuous lifelong learning.

On a side note, I have a hard time learning mathematics through self-study. I find it easier when a teacher/professor can walk me through the steps once or twice.