MTH253Z Calculus: Sequences and Series
This course explores real-valued sequences and series, including power and Taylor series. Topics include convergence and divergence tests and applications. These topics will be explored graphically, numerically, and symbolically. This course emphasizes abstraction, problem-solving, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of technology. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. MTH 253 and MTH 253Z are equivalent at PCC. The PCC Mathematics Program recommends that students take MTH courses in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: MTH 252Z and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14703 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG7 212 | Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:50am | From January 4 through March 17, 2027 | Damien L Adams | Books for CRN 14703
Class details for CRN 14703 Fees: $6 Notes: This course is equivalent to MTH 253. | |
| 13585 | In-person | Sylvania SY TBA | Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 2:20pm | From January 5 through March 18, 2027 | Heidi A Haynal | Books for CRN 13585
Class details for CRN 13585 Fees: $6 Notes: This course is equivalent to MTH 253. | |
| 13533 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From January 4 through March 20, 2027 | Eric J Zupunski | Books for CRN 13533
Class details for CRN 13533 Fees: $6 Notes: This course is equivalent to MTH 253. |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.