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MAT 1131 – Differential Calculus

 

Course Description

Emphasizes the use of differential calculus.  Applications of techniques include extreme value problems, motion, graphing, and other topics as time allows.  Topics include: derivatives and applications, differentiation of transcendental functions, and introduction to integration and applications.

Competency Areas

Hours

Derivatives and Applications     

Class

5

Differentiation of Transcendental Functions

D. Lab

2

Introduction to Integration and Applications

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

6

Prerequisite:

MAT 1113 with a passing grade of C or better.

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

DERIVATIVES AND APPLICATIONS

40

8

0

Limits

Find the limits of equations using the four step method.

 

 

 

Differentiation theory - slope of the tangent to a curve

Relate the theory of limits to solving for the slope of the tangent to a curve.

 

 

 

Techniques of differentiation

Apply methods for differentiation - power rule, chain rule, implicit differentiation.

 

 

 

Applications

Solve word problems using derivatives.

 

 

 

Derivative graphing

Employ derivatives for graphing.

 

 

 

DIFFERENTIATION OF TRANSCENDENTAL FUNCTIONS

5

5

0

Derivatives of the sine and cosine function

Identify derivatives of these functions.

 

 

 

Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions

Differentiate exponential and logarithmic functions.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATION AND APPLICATIONS

5

7

0

Indefinite integral

Evaluate indefinite integrals.

 

 

 

Definite integral

Evaluate definite integrals.

 

 

 

Definite integral and area under a curve

Calculate the area under a curve using a definite integral.

 

 

 

General power formula

Use power rule and substitution to integrate functions.

 

 

 

Tables

Evaluate integrals beyond the scope of this course by using integration tables.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Media
(text/audio/
visual/www/
other)

Author

Title: Subtitle

Edition

Place of Publication

Year

Publisher/Publication

pp.

 

Sharma & Kapoor

Calculus (Part I & II).

5th Ed

 

(1997).

Educo International, Inc

 

 

Smith & Minton

Calculus Concepts & Connections

1st Ed

 

(2006).

McGraw-Hill.

 

 Posted: 07/02/08