NYU Tandon Bridge OnRamp

Get Ready for Bridge

The Bridge OnRamp is an optional, self-paced online course designed to help learners prepare for the NYU Tandon Bridge Program.

If you’re new to programming or need a refresher in mathematics, OnRamp will strengthen your foundation in Python programming and precalculus ensuring you’re ready to succeed in the Bridge Course.

Who Should Take the Bridge OnRamp

• Learners with limited experience in Python
• Learners who have not recently studied algebra or precalculus
• Anyone who wants to build confidence before beginning the Bridge Course

Not sure if OnRamp is right for you? Take the Bridge Pre-Assessment to determine your readiness.

Course Format

• Delivery: 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Length: Short-term prep course (typically 7-10 weeks)
• Assessment: Problem sets and knowledge check quizzes
• Outcome: Readiness for the NYU Tandon Bridge Program

What You'll Learn

Bridge OnRamp is designed to cover the essentials you need to succeed in the Bridge Course:

Unit 1: Precalculus Foundations

• Algebra and Expressions: Strengthen your skills in manipulating expressions, factoring, and solving equations and inequalities.
• Functions and Graphs: Understand and interpret functions, their transformations, and how their graphs reflect algebraic relationships.
• Polynomial and Rational Functions: Explore the behavior of polynomials and rational functions through zeros, asymptotes, and graphing techniques.
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Learn the core properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and apply them to practical problems.

Unit 2: Python Fundamentals

• Expressions: Refresh your understanding of basic operations and arithmetic foundations.
• Control Flow: Practice programming logic using selection statements and loops.
• Functions & Data Structures: Build and organize code with functions, lists, and other fundamental data structures.

Next Steps

Start by taking the Bridge Pre-Assessment to determine if the OnRamp is right for you. To be notified when registration opens, submit the request information form.

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