# NYU Tandon Bridge OnRamp

**Source**: https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/nyu-tandon-bridge-onramp
**Parent**: https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/nyu-tandon-bridge

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## 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](https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/nyu-tandon-bridge).

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.

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## 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](https://forms.gle/5kfnnpJ2o6h2EwVBA) to determine your readiness.

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## 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
- **Cost:** $500

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## 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.

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## Next Steps

Start by taking the [Bridge Pre-Assessment](https://forms.gle/5kfnnpJ2o6h2EwVBA) to determine if the OnRamp program is right for you.

[Register Now](https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/programs/nyu-tandon-bridge-program-registration) ​​​​​​​