College-Related Information

The following information will assist current UMTYMP students and UMTYMP alumni who are preparing to enter college.

U of MN Transcripts
College Placement
Letters of Recommendation
Authorization for Release
Opportunities for Math Majors at the University of Minnesota

Calculus Component Course Summaries (links open up in a new window and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader)

U of MN transcripts

You can request a transcript for calculus-level coursework from the University of Minnesota Transcript office (link opens in a new browser window). The UMTYMP office cannot process the transcripts for you.

Please Contact:

Transcripts
200 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis MN 55455

Include the year the courses were taken, your birth date, your social security number, daytime phone, email address, and where you would like the transcripts sent. There is a charge of $5.00 per official transcript, payable with check or money order to the University of Minnesota. Rush service is available for $10.00 per copy. The student's signature is required on the transcript request.

Walk-in, rush, and unofficial transcript service is also available, but telephone requests are not accepted. Please call 612-624-4115 for a recording of complete information.

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Please Note: UMTYMP students do not have a University x500 login and cannot request transcripts online through the registrar's website. You will need to either mail or fax your transcript requests.

UMTYMP courses are registered through the College of Continuing Education.
If you need a transcript for high school credits earned through the UMTYMP program, please contact your high school.

College placement

If a student earns a solid B or better in UMTYMP Calculus courses, it may help determine a student’s placement, though not credit, in college. Each college has different programs. Thus your coursework at your future college will depend on your specific program at that college. Your future college may accept UMTYMP Calculus courses for credit or they may exempt you from equivalent coursework in specific programs. Credit and exemption for these courses are issues between you and your future college.

You will need an official University of Minnesota transcript, which includes your UMTYMP coursework, sent to each college to which you apply. Placement and admissions offices at colleges may frequently ask for copies of syllabi. UMTYMP Calculus courses are listed below with their University of Minnesota course numbers. It is a good idea to retain these from each calculus class you complete. In addition, your last UMTYMP calculus instructor may be willing to write a letter of recommendation to your future college. If you have questions or need further information about courses, call UMTYMP at 612-625-2861.

UMTYMP Course	Year completed	U of MN course No.	U of MN Course Title	Content	Sem. Credits
Calculus I	2005-06	Math 1461H and Math 1462H	Honors Calculus IA for Secondary students Honors Calculus IB for Secondary students	Single-variable calculus covering limits, continuity, the notion of the derivative, differentiation, and the theory of integration. Single-variable calculus including integration, integration techniques, sequences and series, and an introduction to first-order differential equations.	2 3
	2004-05	Math 1461H and Math 1462H	Honors Calculus IA for Secondary students Honors Calculus IB for Secondary Students	Functions, parametric equations and polar coordinates, vectors are presented using geometric approach. Limits, continuity studied; derivatives introduced. Differentiation and the foundations of integration are studied. Proofs and formal reasoning are introduced.	2 3
	2003-04 through 1999-00	Math 1471	Honors Calculus I for Secondary Students	Single-variable calculus covering differentiation and integration and sequences and series	5
Calculus II	2005-06	Math 1473H and Math 1474H	Honors Calculus IIA for Secondary Students Honors Calculus IIB for Secondary Students	Techniques and applications of integration completed; differential equations are introduced, and sequences and series are studied in depth. Linear Algebra from a geometric viewpoint studied in depth, and first-order systems of differential equations are introduced.	2 3
	2004-05 through 2001-02	Math 1473H and Math 1474H	Honors Calculus IIA for Secondary Students Honors Calculus IIB for Secondary Students	First-order differential equations and linear methods; introduction to aspects of proofs and formal reasoning. Multivariable calculus, focusing on proofs and formal reasoning, and emphasizing concepts in mathematical thinking.	2 3
	2000-01 1999-00	Math 1472	Honors Calculus II for Secondary Students	Sequences and series; multivariable calculus through differentiation and integration; introduction to first-order differential equations with linear methods	5
Calculus III	Fall 2005 through Fall 2001	Math 2473H	Honors Calculus III for Secondary Students	Multivariable analysis (integration) and vector analysis – conceptual and geometric approaches. Covers Gauss’s, Green’s, and Stokes’ Theorems.	3
	Fall 2000	Math 2473	Honors Calculus III for Secondary Students	Multivariable analysis (integration) and vector analysis – conceptual and geometric approaches.	3
	1999-00	Math 2473	Honors Calculus III for Secondary Students	Multivariable analysis (integration), vector analysis and differential equations – 2nd order; linear and non-linear systems	5
Advanced Topics	Spring 2006 through Spring 2002	Math 2474H	Advanced Topics for Secondary Students	To be announced	3
	Spring 2001	Math 2474	Honors Calculus IV for Secondary Students	Differential equations – 2nd order; linear and non-linear systems; discrete dynamical systems; an introduction to proofs	3

If you have questions or need further information about courses, call UMTYMP at 612-625-2861 or email itcep@umn.edu.

UMTYMP Course	Year completed	U of MN course No.	U of MN Course Title	Content	Quarter Credits
Calculus I	1998-99 and before	Math 1711H and Math 1721H	Honors Calculus 1 for Secondary Students Honors Calculus 2 for Secondary Students	the first 2 quarters of a solid 3-quarter single-variable calculus course covering differentiation and integration	4 4
Calculus II	1998-99 and before	Math 1731H and Math 3511H	Honors Calculus 3 for Secondary Students Honors Linear Analysis I	a first-year calculus course after completion of Math 1731H; and a solid sophomore linear algebra course (quarter or semester)after completing Math 3511H	4 5
Calculus III	1998-99 and before	Math 3521H and Math 3531H	Honors Linear Analysis II Honors Linear Analysis III	a solid second-year calculus class, including those using linear methods	5 5

letters of recommendation

Policies

Students must send all requests for letters of recommendation from UMTYMP professors to Scott Gilbert at itcep@umn.edu. Scott will then forward your requests. If you have any questions, call the UMTYMP office at (612) 625-2861.

If you do not have email access, please click here.
Please remember that it is a privilege, not a right, to have letters of recommendation written by UMTYMP instructors. We may decline to write a letter on a student's behalf for a variety of reasons.
Students must waive their right to access letters of recommendation written for them. If you are concerned about the contents of a letter, please discuss those concerns with the professor writing the recommendation.
Some institutions may make direct requests for information on UMTYMP students. Data privacy laws do not permit us to release information unless we have written authorization from the student. Please submit the Authorization for Release form and return it to our office.
ITCEP will release letters only to institutions to which the student is applying for admission or financial aid. Letters will not be released to students or high school administrators.

Guidelines

A good letter of recommendation takes time to write. Requests for letters need to be submitted at least 2 weeks before they are due.
You do not need to acquire UMTYMP letters from more than one professor.
Submit the following information, all at one time:
- Non-UMTYMP coursework/grades
- Extra-curricular activities
- Awards/honors
- Address to which we need to send the letter (prefer addressed envelopes)
- Authorization for Release form
- Recommendation forms provided in the college/university applications, whenever possible. If not available, be sure to provide an application deadline and any other necessary information

Submit the above information to:

ITCEP
Calculus Coordinator
4 Vincent Hall
206 Church Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN, 55455

Opportunities for Math Majors at the University of Minnesota

The major in mathematics may be one of the best-kept secrets at the University of Minnesota. Consider the following:

Scholarships - Each year, the School of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota provides approximately $30,000.00 in scholarship money to junior and senior math majors, as well as to some freshman and sophomores who are taking upper division math classes. No need to apply - just become a math major!
Specialized Degree Programs - There are several ways to enhance your math degree in preparation for specific careers. The U of M currently has degree specializations in Education, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, and Mathematical Biology, and a new one is being created in Industrial Math.
Honors Program - For talented students with an interest in theoretical math, the U of M offers a new Math Honors program that will bring you together with other strong math majors in a small class with an excellent teacher, and get you on the road towards a graduate program in math or a related field.
Activities - Through the Math Club, Junior Colloquium, Freshman-Sophomore Seminar Series, and Actuarial Club, you will have plenty of opportunities to hear from those who are already successful in the mathematical field, to learn about internships, to get career advice, and to be involved with other students in learning activities in our computer labs.
Research - An increasing number of opportunities are becoming available for undergraduate students to work on actual research projects with math faculty. Such projects have been supported by the U of M Minnesota Center for Industrial Mathematics, as well as by grants from the National Science Foundation.

If you are interested in a major in mathematics at the University of Minnesota, you can contact:

David Frank, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Jay Goldman, Math Adviser for Honors Students
Carme Calderer, Math Club Adviser

For more information about the University of Minnesota Math Department, please visit http://www.math.umn.edu (link opens in a new browser window).