MATH 2450 Calculus I

Derivatives of rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications of differential calculus, functions and graphs, elementary integration theory, and applications to real-world problems. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Minimum Math ACT score of 22 OR Minimum Math SAT score of 580 OR "C" or better in MATH 1113.

Corequisite

MLAB-2450

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop a strong understanding of the limit of a function and how we may use limits to define derivatives as the slopes of tangent lines and integrals as areas underneath curves.
2. Be able to use the derivatives of functions to describe their rates of change and how they may be used to describe the functions’ graphs and to solve optimization problems. 
3. Further develop a large “toolbox” of calculation techniques and algorithms and be able to recognize when each of these is to be applied to solve a particular problem. 
4. Understand how to model and solve problems related to real-world situations using the mathematics encountered in this course. 
5. Communicate mathematics effectively through neat organized work that outlines each step of the process and may be easily understood by others. 
6. Use technology to solve problems and build intuition about the concepts encountered in this course.