Self-Paced Online Calculus I
Explore the essential concepts of Calculus I, including limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of differentiation, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas, and volumes.
| Course Title | Math 165: Calculus I |
|---|---|
| Credits | 4 undergraduate credits |
| Prerequisite | Appropriate score in the Placement Testing Program or completion of MATH 107 with a grade of C or better. |
| Format | Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime |
| Completion Time | You may submit up to 3 items per week. Minimum duration: 9 weeks. Maximum duration: 9 months. Allow additional 5-7 business days for registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript. |
| Cost |
Undergraduate tuition is $407.97 per credit. On July 18, 2026, the tuition rate will increase to $432.45 per credit as part of a campus-wide change to the in-state tuition rate. Visit the Costs & Aid page for more information. |
Why Take the Calculus I Online Course?
Math 165: Calculus I introduces students to one of the most important branches of mathematics: the study of change, motion, accumulation, and mathematical modeling. This course provides a foundation in limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications, preparing students for further coursework in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, economics, and other quantitative fields.
UND Enroll Anytime offers two sections with different learning pathways. Choose the online format that best fits how you learn.
Both sections satisfy the same university course requirement, carry the same credit, and assess the same course outcomes. The sections differ in instruction, structure, practice tools, assessment and feedback modalities, and course materials.
Based on instructor capacity, there may be periods when one section of the course is closed to new registrations. During those periods, the other section will be the only available option. Section availability will be noted below. Click the "Register Now" button to begin the registration process.
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This section provides adaptive learning through the Knewton Alta homework system. It provides guided lesson modules, extensive instructor-developed content, and adaptive homework practice. It was developed and is taught by Michael Preheim.
Learning Format
Students work through lessons made up of instructor lecture materials, adaptive homework through Knewton Alta, and proctored exams. Adaptive homework gives more frequent practice and feedback, with questions that respond to student performance.
Course Materials
Both sections of Math 165 use a free Calculus textbook provided through the UND Math Department.
This section requires students to purchase access to Knewton Alta. Options include monthly subscription, single term access, or Alta pass, which is a 2-year subscription that can be used for multiple courses, such as Math 166: Calculus II and Math 265: Calculus III.
This section is a traditional online course that is a good fit for students who prefer a self-directed pathway through the course material and who are comfortable learning from textbook readings, concise instructional videos, textbook-based practice problems, and traditional assignments. It was developed and is taught by Alexandar Sidles.
Learning Format
Students work through assigned textbook chapters and lesson notes, watch short instructional videos, submit assigned homework problems, and prepare for exams with a high degree of independence. This format requires strong self-discipline, careful exam preparation, and confidence in prerequisite skills.
Course Materials
This section of Math 165 uses a free Calculus textbook provided through the UND Math Department.
Enroll Anytime Math exams are proctored by Honorlock. You can submit up to 3 items for grading per week, taking a maximum of 9 months to complete the course. Allow an additional 5-7 business days to process registration, and 3-5 days for the final grade to appear on your transcript.
What Does Calculus I Cover?
Designed for students who need a flexible way to complete a foundational mathematics requirement, Calculus I helps learners strengthen algebraic reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills while building the mathematical foundation needed for advanced study.
Course topics include:
- Limits, continuity, and numerical approaches to limits
- Tangent lines, velocities, and rates of change
- Derivatives and derivative functions
- Differentiation rules, including trigonometric derivatives
- Chain rule and implicit differentiation
- Applications of derivatives, including related rates and linear approximation
- Maximum and minimum values, optimization, and the Mean Value Theorem
- Graph analysis, curve sketching, and limits at infinity
- Antiderivatives and the definite integral
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and substitution rule
- Applications of integration, including areas between curves
- Volumes, including cylindrical shells
Required Course Materials
This courses uses a free textbook that does not have an ISBN.
Hartman, Gregory, Ph.D. (2019). APEX Calculus I Late Transcendentals (Version 3.1).
The textbook is available for download within the Blackboard course.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course.
The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered
for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken
during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online
or that you completed it at your own pace.
Consult the table on our How Enroll Anytime Courses Work page for a current listing of Enroll Anytime Registration Dates and the semester
information that will appear on a UND transcript.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
