2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

MAT 241 Calculus I

3 hours 

In this course, the first in the calculus sequence, differential calculus is investigated. Topics studied include limits, continuity, the derivative, the derivative of exponential and logarithmic functions, differentiation techniques, related rates, differentials, maximum and minimum of a functions, curve sketching, optimization problems, and an introduction to the anti-derivative.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101, and MAT 141 or placement examination

Notes

This course satisfies the Required Core: Math and Quantitative Reasoning area of the Gen Ed Program.

This course is part of the old, four-course calculus sequence that has been superseded by the new, three-course sequence MAT 151 Calculus I, MAT 152 Calculus II, and MAT 253 Calculus III.