MAT* 254: Calculus I

4 Credits
(Formerly MAT* 250)
A first course in calculus with analytic geometry for students in mathematics, science, engineering and technology. Topics include families of functions (including exponential and logarithmic) represented by table, graph and equation, modeling of actual data, the concepts of limit and continuity, the derivative and antiderivatives, the definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Applications from mathematics, engineering, and economics will receive special attention. Solutions to such problems will require the use of a graphing calculator and/or a symbolic algebra system (Maple). A TI-83+ or TI-84+ or TI-86 graphing calculator is required.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MAT* 186, or placement by mathematics assessment test, and eligibility for ENG* 101 . Students cannot receive credit for MAT* 254 if they have already received credit for MAT* 250.
Offered: Fall, Spring