Analytic Geometry and Calculus

This introductory calculus course reviews the function concept and fundamental graphing techniques for elementary functions while introducing the core ideas of differential and integral calculus.

Students will study limits and continuity, develop an understanding of derivatives, and explore their applications to optimization, related rates, and curve sketching.

The curriculum also examines the properties of logarithmic and exponential functions and their derivatives, along with an introduction to the concept of integration.

Emphasis is placed on the development of calculus concepts and their application to real-world quantitative problems, particularly in business and the biological sciences.

By the end of the course, students will have developed a conceptual understanding of calculus principles that supports informed quantitative reasoning in a variety of applied fields.

Note: This course is intended for students outside the physical sciences and engineering who do not plan to pursue more advanced mathematics coursework.