Course Description: Math 1271, Calculus I

Overview: Tangent lines; limits and continuity; differentiation: definition, basic rules, chain rule, rules for trig, exp and log functions; implicit differentiation; rates of change, max-min, related rates problems; 2^nd derivative test; curve sketching; linear approximation and differentials; L'Hospital's rule; integration: definition, antidifferentiation, area; simple substitution; volumes of solids by cross sections and shells; work; average value of a function. 4 credits. 3 lectures, 2 recitations per week.

Prerequisite: 4 years high school math including trig, or C- in Math 1151 or 1155, or placement exam.

Audience: The beginning of the standard calculus course for students outside of IT. Also taken by IT students who need to start calculus, in the middle of the year. Students desiring only 1 semester of calculus should take Math 1142.

Class pacing may vary depending on term length. Check the class syllabus for details.