Deana Olles
Principal Lecturer
School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
585-475-4278
Office Hours
MWF 1:00pm - 1:50pm or by appointment
Office Location
Deana Olles
Principal Lecturer
School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
Education
BA, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; MS, Rochester Institute of Technology
Bio
Principal Lecturer
Director of Summer Math Institute: High School Teachers' Workshop
Course Coordinator of MATH 171, 172, 173 and 211
585-475-4278
Currently Teaching
MATH-171
Calculus A
3 Credits
This is the first course in a three-course sequence (COS-MATH-171, -172, -173). This course includes a study of precalculus, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, continuity, and differentiability. Limits of functions are used to study continuity and differentiability. The study of the derivative includes the definition, basic rules, and implicit differentiation. Applications of the derivative include optimization and related-rates problems.
MATH-172
Calculus B
3 Credits
This is the second course in three-course sequence (COS-MATH-171, -172, -173). The course includes Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, and applications of the definite integral. The techniques of integration include substitution and integration by parts. The applications of the definite integral include areas between curves, and the calculation of volume.
MATH-211
Elements of Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations
3 Credits
This course includes an introduction to differential equations, Laplace transforms, numerical methods in differential equations, and the calculus of functions of two variables. The emphasis is on the application of these topics to problems in engineering technology.
In the News
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September 9, 2024
Universitywide effort hopes to improve math readiness and success for incoming students
RIT is making strides to better prepare first-year students for math coursework through the implementation of a revamped math placement examination. The new exam helps determine areas of strength and those requiring additional attention, focusing on tackling individual students’ gaps in learning.