May 02, 2024  
2020-2021 Official General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MAT 181 - Calculus I


A university parallel calculus course covering functions, limits and continuity.  Differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions using computational and intuitive methods.  Applications including curve sketching, rectilinear motion, related rates, maxima and minima.  Summation, integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of the definite integral.

NOTE:  Students may not use more than one of the following to meet graduation requirements:  MAT 146, MAT 160, MAT 181.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  MAT 156 Algebra & Trigonometry for Calculus or equivalent

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:

  1. Determine limits and continuity of functions.
  2. Differentiate polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions using computational and intuitive methods.
  3. Integrate polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions using computational and intuitive methods.
  4. Solve applications of differentiation and integration.