Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Calculus 1
This University of Calgary course (MATH 265) is an introductory calculus course covering limits, derivatives, and integrals, the calculus of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Applications include curve sketching, optimization, exponential growth and decay, Taylor polynomials, fundamental theorem of calculus, improper integrals and an introduction to partial differentiation. MATH 265 is a program requirement at the University of Calgary in the faculties of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoscience, Mathematics and Statistics, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astronomy, Geography, Psychology, Earth Sciences, Economics, BComm, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, BSc in Exercise and Health Physiology, BEd Education (Math Specialty).
See an example of the regular semester course outline for further information but note that the summer course will run slightly differently. Details will be discussed at the Course Orientation.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still in high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Experience post-secondary learning while completing this course which is a prerequisite course for a number of programs at the University of Calgary
- Taught by U of C instructors with experience in student transitions to post-secondary educational experiences and environments
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
5 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 as of June (graduating students are eligible)
- Are committed to the academic rigor of a condensed university Calculus program
- Are able to arrange their own transportation to and from University of Calgary for the duration of the course
- Are excited about taking a post-secondary math course
- Have
completed the following pre-requisite course:
-
Math 30-1 with a minimum of 70%
- Are
on track to or have already successfully passed the following course:
Program Delivery and Location
- In-person, University of Calgary (2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4)
- This course runs over a condensed time frame and should be considered as a full-time job. Students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours of independent work time per week in addition to the 20 hours of instructional time (total 40 hours per week, minimum).
Program Dates
- The month of July, Monday to Friday
- Expected program times: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (breaks included)
Considerations
- Students must have space in their summer schedule to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below. Summer courses move at a fast pace and should be considered a full time job.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program location. Support may be available – reach out to your Off-campus Coordinator or guidance counsellor or email uniquepathways@cbe.ab.ca if you require support.
- Students are expected to attend every day and meet all safety and behavioural expectations of the program partner site. Failure to do so may result in removal from the program.
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines.
- Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application, which outlines when they will work on their Dual Credit course work outside of class time.
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
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Application Deadline
Application for Summer & Fall 2025 is available now!
Applications are due
Thursday, April 10.
Information Sessions
Questions? Join us for an online UP information session!
*Please note that registration is not required, however, it is helpful for our team in tailoring our presentation to the audience.
