Fundamental Ideas of Calculus

Catalog description

Through the use inquire and discovery students will apply prior knowledge to explore the ideas and principles of calculus. Topics covered will include sequences and series; functions with a focus on the ideas of limits and continuity; differentiation with a focus on rates of change, optimization, graph sketching and exponential change; integration with a focus on area and volume. Students will also use mathematical tools such as graphing calculators to explore concepts and applications of calculus. Technological tools such as graphing calculators will be used to facilitate the learning.