Calculus I

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology. (2024 SP) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s): | UGETC course for A.E., A.S. and A.S. Teacher Preparation | Mathematics Gen. Ed. course for A.A. and A.A. Teacher Preparation A student may place directly into MAT 271 if the student has met at least one (1) of the following criteria within the past five (5) years: 1. A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam. 2. A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher. 3. A score of 600 or higher on the SAT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state. 4. A score of 24 or higher on the ACT Math and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state. 5. Local diagnostic exam or challenge exam which demonstrates proficiency in Pre-Calculus course(s) competencies. 6. An unweighted HS GPA of 3.5 or higher and a grade of C or higher in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study Pre-Calculus course or an equivalent course from another state.