MAT 290 - Calculus I For Engineering and Science

Course Description: A review of functions including polynomial, rational, conic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; limits; continuity; derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, evaluating limits of indeterminate forms using L’Hopital’s Rule; implicit differentiation; related rates; the Mean Value Theorem; applications such as velocity and acceleration; curve sketching; optimization problems; and differentials; Newton’s Method and antiderivatives as time permits.

ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Placement above or completion of MAT195 and MAT165, or MAT196 or equivalent with a grade of C or better
General Education Elective(s): Math all programs
Note(s): A TI - 83+ or 84+ graphing calculator is required.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement.

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