Differential Calculus

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This course explores limits, continuity, derivatives, and their applications for real-valued functions of a single variable. These topics will be explored graphically, numerically, and symbolically in real-life applications. This course emphasizes abstraction, problem-solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of technology. This course is part of Oregon Common Course Numbering. MTH 251 and MTH 251Z are equivalent at PCC. The PCC Mathematics Program recommends that students take MTH courses in consecutive terms. Prerequisites: ( MTH 112Z or CMET 131) and ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI