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This is your first course in calculus and
there are some important things you should understand about the
subject. First and foremost, you must succeed in calculus to
continue studies in nearly half of this university's programs,
including many of the highest-paying careers: engineering,
commerce, physics, chemistry, etc. This isn't just a paper
prerequisite; calculus is used every day in advanced courses in
these fields. Calculus is the mathematics of motion and change;
it is needed when you study changing electrical currents,
economic trends, chemical concentrations, etc. The second thing
you need to know is that frequently less than half of Math 120
students earn A or B grades. If you wish to succeed in
engineering or science, you really need to know Math 120 at B
level or better; students with C or worse in 120 often do
poorly in more advanced calculus and science. Third and
finally, you need to keep on track and keep working throughout
the semester to succeed. There is a lot of material to be
covered and getting behind can be disasterous.