This set of slides gives some main points of the differences between MATH 1200 formats (traditional lecture and hybrid), what might make you choose each format, and how you find the needed information for registration.

1. MATH 1200
Teaching Formats Overview
University of Denver
Winter 2017

2. Calculus Options
for Daniels Students
MATH 1200 Calculus for
Business and Social Sciences
• Covers differential calculus and
interpretations in the real
world
• Typical AI-N calculus course for
most Daniels students
• No trigonometry used
• Take MATH 1010 if needing
algebra prep for MATH 1200
MATH 1951 Calculus I
• Covers differential Calculus for
Math, Science, and
Engineering majors and minors
• More theoretical, precise,
broader scope of functions
• Expects fluency in algebra and
trigonometry
• Take MATH 1750 if needing
algebra and trigonometry
prep for MATH 1951

3. What to expect: MATH 1200
• Study functions, limits, derivatives, meanings:
– Includes polynomial, rational, algebraic,
exponential, logarithmic functions
• Connections to interpretation and application
in real-world contexts:
– Business, Economics, Social sciences
• Online Homework and Written Assignments
• Midterm Exams and Final Exam

4. Two MATH 1200 formats
Traditional (Lecture)
• Meets MTWR
• 50-minute meetings with
60 students
• Learning is lecture-based
• Instructor presents material
in class, practice after class
• Friday Lab
– 30 students with TA
– Recitation and quiz
Hybrid (“Flipped” Class)
• Meets TRF
• 50-minute meetings with 30
students
• Online prior to class:
– Introductory topics & practice
• During face-to-face class:
– Facilitated deeper learning &
practice
• Two extra dates for
scheduled 60-student
midterms

5. Why are there two formats?
• MATH 1200 has large enrollments and diverse
student audience seeking a quality experience
• MATH 1200 Hybrid aims to deliver the same
course content in a way that is:
– more interactive in class
– more supportive with smaller class size
– more efficient: “new” online, then explore in class

6. Why choose Lecture format?
• MATH 1200 in traditional format best meets
certain types of learners
– Requires active listening and note-taking
– Interaction with instructor in larger group
– Individualized learning occurs independently or in
office hours
– Scheduled daily interaction with calculus in a face-
to-face class

7. Why choose Hybrid format?
• MATH 1200 Hybrid format includes
– Interaction with instructor in smaller group
– Clear expectations of what to study before class
– Individualized learning “built-in”
• Watch/stop videos and review at your pace
• Facilitated practice and support during class
– Engage with calculus daily, but according to your
schedule on the days without face-to-face class
– May benefit your learning needs or schedule

8. Which sections are which?
• MATH 1200 Portfolio page has details on sections:
https://portfolio.du.edu/math1200
• Traditional “Lecture” sections
– 4-credit sections meet MTWR every week
– Associated 0-credit “Lab” sections meet F only
• “Combined/Hybrid” sections
– Sign up for one of the 4-credit sections meeting on TRF
throughout the quarter.
– Schedule lists two midterm exam meeting dates on Mondays.
– There will be a separate final exam (currently not posted).
• Online Schedule of Classes lists the days/dates when
sections meet and which labs to select:
http://www.du.edu/registrar/course

9. Good Luck
in your MATH 1200 class at DU!