Precalculus and Calculus 1

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Allen Mauney mathematics, history of science

Fields of Study

mathematics

Preparatory for studies or careers in

physical sciences, economics, mathematics, actuarial fields

Prerequisites

Intermediate algebra

Description

The program will begin with an intensive preparation for the calculus curriculum. The main topics will be polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Topics will be selected based on their direct relevance to calculus so students who have taken pre-calculus will still benefit from the material. The calculus curriculum will include approximations, limits, the derivative as a limit, the derivative function, the rules of differentiation, and applications of the derivative, especially optimization.

Advertised Schedule

9a-1p Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu (Jun. 25 - Jul. 26)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Day