MAT 160 - Applied Calculus I

Designed for students in the Engineering Technologies only, this course covers the mechanics of calculus using application problems from technology fields. Topics include: equations of tangent lines; limits; differentiation and integration of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; product rule, quotient rule, and chain rule; implicit differentiation; related rates; maxima and minima; differentials; the definite integral and applications to finding area, center of gravity, volume of revolution and work done; numerical integration.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent background knowledge

Credits: 4
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Interpret and draw inferences from appropriate models such as formulas, graphs, tables, or schematics.
Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, or verbally as appropriate.
Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.

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