MATH 181 - Calculus 1

4 credits

Subjects include: Concept of Limit; understanding and applying the definition of a derivative; analyzing curves of functions; related rates; optimization applications; Rolle’s Theorem; Mean Value Theorem; differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential and other transcendental functions; antiderivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions; integration using u-substitutions.

Notes: Specific graphics calculator required; wait until first day of class before purchasing.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry); or Course Placement; or SAT Math ≥ 630; or ACT Math ≥ 28