Who may take IMPS?
Any first year student who has credit for Math 3 may enroll in IMPS. You should be familiar with differentiation and various techniques of differentiation, integration (although not necessarily with advanced techniques of integration), the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus that relates differentiation and integration, and know how to apply these concepts to polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. You can get credit for Math 3 in any of the following ways: Score 4 or better on the AP Calculus AB exam Score 2 or better on the AP Calculus BC exam Score 6 or better on the appropriate International Baccalaureate exam Pass the Dartmouth math department’s placement exam, given during Orientation Week. This test is open to anyone who wants to take it – you don’t have to be invited. Consult your Orientation Week schedule for time and place.
