Precalculus and Calculus 1

REVISED

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Allen Mauney mathematics, history of science

Fields of Study

mathematics

Preparatory for studies or careers in

astronomy, biology, chemistry, economics, geology, mathematics, physics

Prerequisites

algebra and trigonometry

Description

This class offers a brief, focused review of selected precalculus topics that are essential for success in calculus. The calculus curriculum includes all topics typically covered in a first-quarter differential calculus class. The idea of the derivative will be initially approached via average rates of changes and slopes of secant lines and then rigorously defined with limits. Derivatives of all basic functions will be developed qualitatively and rigorously. The emphasis of the class is on using derivatives to model phenomena in the larger world. Extrema, related rates, and optimization will be culminating topics. The program will end with and introduction to anti-derivatives. Precalculus and trig are prerequisites.

Advertised Schedule

6-9:30p Tue/Thu 9a-2:30p Sat (Jun. 25 - Jul. 27) plus 4 hours of online work in lieu of class meetings time

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning 25 - 49% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening and Weekend

Program Revisions