Calculus NROTC

[Tom Nicholas]

When I majored in computer science at Norfolk State University (NROTC/AROTC options available) most people struggled with the algebra; not the calculus. Here's all of calculus I with free videos that explain each point. Khan Academy Calculus I

Before and even when you are taking the course, track with the site. With today's technology, you may be able to record the audio of your classes and when remoting in for a class (zoom or other) you can record the video too and play them back. Also team up with another student- make a study buddy or start/join a small group. After classes, compare notes you each took and talk through your understanding of the concepts. Older students are oftentimes good candidates for study groups because they're there on purpose and don't mess around.

When the teacher assigns the odd numbered problems for homework, do those. And afterwards, do the even ones too as the likelihood is high you will see some of the ones in the same section not assigned on your tests. Success comes with persistence. The short-term sacrifice, this time you are in college, yields decades of success. Do Not Give Up. And good luck!

 

[sc5]

Weighing in on the Calculus and Physics requirements. My son is now a 3/C Midshipman in NROTC. He got AP credit for both Calculus I and Physics I that fulfilled those classes. He's only required to take 1 Calculus course and 1 Physics course (including the Lab) at the university he attends, not all 4 courses. He took Calc II and Physics II his freshman year of college.

 

[Herman_Snerd]

Here is a suggestion...while you may not be able to transfer the credit for Navy purposes, your university may accept it anyway. You take a course this summer at community college to get the foundation under your belt then take it again at your university. Many students have gone that route and been successful to continue onward. Many pre-med students do the same thing for Organic Chem- they will take it over the summer not intending to transfer the grade or credit, just so they can boost their gpa and take it at their own school. Better to take it now when you have less distractions. Good luck to you!

My apologies but let's make sure the option is clarified. Fortunately for the mids of NROTC-NO, what I shared above proved to be incorrect. I incorrectly understood the mids had to take these 4 at HOST universities only). Other people then gently corrected me to advise that these 4 courses CAN be taken at ANY NROTC school that participates at a host university and these CAN be accepted by the Navy - a list was provided in a post above.

For those who wish, taking these 4 courses at another school where the potential lower grade won't impact your GPA and yet checks the boxes, this is a fantastic route. As always get approval from your advisor before proceeding to ensure you'll get the credit and potentially for funding. As needed, maybe taking at Pima CC remotely or a like cheapest/ remote option could work.
Official site: https://www.pima.edu/academics-programs/degrees-certificates/gen-ed/gen-ed-transfer/mathematics.html

 

[mcnavy]

This is the screenshot from the ROD. Testing out of say Calc 1 for example requires you to take Calc 3 or Diff Eq because it is necessary for you to take a sequence of the courses in college. Trust me, I was in that position. It also states that you need permission to take those specific courses not at your university/unit. So as said earlier, ensure you discuss it with your military advisor prior to any of this and be honest with them about your academic struggles so they can better help you

 

[Vasap]

When I majored in computer science at Norfolk State University (NROTC/AROTC options available) most people struggled with the algebra; not the calculus. Here's all of calculus I with free videos that explain each point. Khan Academy Calculus I

Before and even when you are taking the course, track with the site. With today's technology, you may be able to record the audio of your classes and when remoting in for a class (zoom or other) you can record the video too and play them back. Also team up with another student- make a study buddy or start/join a small group. After classes, compare notes you each took and talk through your understanding of the concepts. Older students are oftentimes good candidates for study groups because they're there on purpose and don't mess around.

When the teacher assigns the odd numbered problems for homework, do those. And afterwards, do the even ones too as the likelihood is high you will see some of the ones in the same section not assigned on your tests. Success comes with persistence. The short-term sacrifice, this time you are in college, yields decades of success. Do Not Give Up. And good luck!

Thank you, I’m also majoring in Computer Science at Norfolk State University!

 

[Tom Nicholas]

Thank you, I’m also majoring in Computer Science at Norfolk State University!

Vasap, one of the things I liked most about NSU is the class sizes grew smaller each year up. Another is the professors were happy to give you their contact information and we could reach out any time. With resources such as Khan academy these days, understanding these concepts is easier. And this last one may sound a little hokey but if you form even a two-person study group, you compare notes after class, and then notice something off, you and the other student can approach the professor together. It's all about how you ask. "Professor X, in our last class we heard x-y-z. Could you please unpack that a little? Did we get this right?"

Professors want to see you succeed. It's why they're there. And.. before I forget.. "Behold! The Green And Gold!" Class of '90.