Mat 175 - Calculus


Course Objective


At the end of the course students should be able to :

  1. Evaluate limits (as part of Departmental Objectives in Mathematics a,b and e)
  2. Prove basic theorems using limits of the difference equation (as part of a,b and f)
  3. Differentiate algebraic and trigonometric functions using key theorems (a,b and e)
  4. Find the tangent line to a given graph at a given point (as part of a,b and e)
  5. Solve maximum and minimum problems using differentiation (as part of a,b,c and e)
  6. Solve related rates problems (as part of a,b and c)
  7. Apply methods of calculus to curve sketching (as part of a,b)

Polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences.


PREREQUISITE: A grade of C (or better) in MAT 172 or placement by the Dept of Mathematics and Computer Science. Students should thoroughly review all material from this subject.


COREQUISITE: Mat 155 Calculus I Computer Laboratory