ADMT 1100 Calculus I

This is a course in the calculus of one variable and is suggested for Economics majors. The course is also a pre-requisite for ADEC3510, Math for Economists, and for participation in the 5th year MS in Applied Economics program. Topics include a brief review of polynomials and trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, followed by discussion of limits, derivatives, and applications of differential calculus to real-world problem areas. The course concludes with an introduction to integration.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.36 / 5 · Very Good
27 responses
Instructor rating
4.52 / 5 · Excellent
27 responses
Terms evaluated
7
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Donald Brady4.54.84.54.85.04.84.54.57–9 hrs/week4 of 7
Summer 2025Donald Brady3.84.04.84.84.64.84.64.0—5 of 8
Spring 2025Donald Brady4.34.04.75.04.74.74.74.31–3 hrs/week5 of 8
Spring 2024Donald Brady4.75.05.05.04.74.74.74.7—3 of 4
Spring 2023Donald Brady4.24.64.84.84.44.64.65.0—5 of 8
Spring 2022Donald Brady4.75.05.05.04.75.05.04.7—3 of 7
Fall 2021Donald Brady5.05.05.05.05.04.55.05.0—2 of 5

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Donald Brady
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.52/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Donald Brady · On-line Asynchronous;WCAS Only · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Donald Brady · Gasson Hall 310 W 06:15PM-09:35PM;WCAS Only · Offered
  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Donald Brady · On-line Asynchronous · Offered