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MAT 195 - 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

0

Introduction to Integration and Applications

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

5

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

MAT 193

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

DERIVATIVES AND APPLICATIONS

40

0

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

0

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

0

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

 

Books

 

Benice, D. D.  (1989).  Prealgebra and algebra (4th ed.).  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Christopher, J.  (1991).  Introductory technical mathematics (2nd ed.).  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Clar, L. M., & Hart, J. A.  (Latest edition).  Mathematics for the technologies.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Cooke, N. M., & Adams, H. F.  (1986).  Basic mathematics for electronics (6th ed.).  New York: McGraw-Hill.

Davis, L.  (1990).  Technical mathematics with calculus.  Columbus, OH: Macmillan.

Fleming, W., & Varberg, D.  (1988).  Algebra and trigonometry (3rd ed.).  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Gilbert, J., et al.  (1981).  College algebra.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Paul, R. S., & Shaevel, M. L.  (1989).  Essentials of technical mathematics with calculus (2nd ed.).  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Radford, L.  (1986).  Introduction to technical mathematics with calculus.  Boston: Brenton.

Singer, B. B., & Forster, H.  (1990).  Basic mathematics for electricity and electronics (6th ed.).  New York: McGraw-Hill.

Smith, K. J.  (1990).  Precalculus mathematics: A functional approach (4th ed.).  Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks-Cole.

Swokowski, E. W.  (1989).  Fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry (7th ed.).  Boston: Prindle, Weber & Schmidt.

Washington, A. J.  (1990).  Basic technical mathematics with calculus (5th ed.).  Redwood City, CA: Benjamin-Cummings.