Calculus
Calculus differs in some respects from the traditional courses offered at some secondary schools and most other colleges or universities. Occidental's program is based on scientific modeling, makes regular use of computers, and requires interpretation, as well as computation. A variety of courses comprise this program, accommodating different levels of preparation. The core content is described below as Calculus 1 and 2. Actual courses, suited to different levels of preparation, are listed under each description.