MATH 2801
Honors Mathematics I
This is the first half of a one-year calculus sequence for first year student with a strong interest in mathematics with an emphasis on rigor and proofs. The course begins at the beginning but assumes the students have already studied the material from a more mechanical view. Students who complete both semesters will have complete the material Calc III and other topics that may let them move through the upper level math curriculum more quickly. Sets, functions, real numbers, and methods of proof. The Riemann-Darboux integral, limits and continuity, differentiation, and the fundamental theorems of calculus. Sequences and series of real numbers and of functions. Vector spaces and linear maps. Prerequisite: Score of 5 on the A.P Calculus Exam, BC version, or the equivalent.
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8-10 hrs/week
I loved the class! It was absolutely difficult, but grading was very nice and there was plenty of help available. I would definitely recommend the class if you want to see if math is something you want to pursue further.
5/21/2024
2-4 hrs/week
i was always confused in class but ended with a good grade because he grades easily
5/18/2024
Kerr is absolutely awesome. The start of the semester is a tough adjustment as he lectures really fast, but you get used to it. He's just a great guy, explains everything really well, is happy to answer questions about and beyond the material, and is understanding about the workload. Homework is very fun. If you like math, you will like his class.
11/1/2023
Honors Math is graded very lightly but the material is so confusing. The professor is nice, but only lectures, most of which are very similar. He doesn't wait to see if people are understanding, he just keeps plowing through proofs. To top it off, the homework, quizzes, and tests are graded so lightly that you don't know what you don't know.
1/7/2023
It truly pains me to see people in classes like 132 and 309 complain about Matt, he wants to teach math, not teach you how to use math so you can get your prereqs out of the way. If you merely want to get math prereqs out of the way, take someone else. If you want someone to open the door to advanced mathematics and teach math, take his class.
4/23/2020
Lectures are fast-paced, but Prof Kerr's energy made them incredibly interesting. While it takes effort to keep up with lectures and homework can be extremely difficult, he is always willing to help outside of class. He is one of the easiest people to talk to and he truly wants every student to do well. My favorite professor!
4/22/2020
It is a great injustice that Matt Kerr is not rated a 5. When he lectures, it is clear how passionate he is about the subject material . If you take a course with Matt Kerr, if you put in as much effort into the class as he does teaching it, you'll be sure to learn many useful things, don't be afraid to ask questions.
4/22/2020
Professor Kerr is amazing! He really cares about his students and really wants them to succeed. It was a difficult class but he did everything he could to give me the opportunity to get an A- or higher, even though I struggled a bit. He has a very fast teaching style, which is definitely difficult at first but not something you cannot get used to!
4/22/2020
Prof Tang is a generous grader and an eminent, talented mathematician
12/9/2018
Truly cared about us. Lectures were sometimes tricky to follow, but was always willing to explain and was enjoyable to listen to.
11/2/2017