MATH 132 - Applied Calculus

Number of Credits: 3
Examine the basic concepts of calculus with applications to business, life sciences, and social sciences. Explore limits, differentiation, and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Apply calculus to problems involving extrema, curve sketching, and the least-squares technique. An introduction to functions involving several variables and partial derivatives will be included. (Fall & Spring) Four hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Mathematics

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101, plus exemption from or completion of MATH 118, MATH 126, or MATH 130 with a minimum grade of C or a satisfactory MATH placement measure.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Find the limits of functions algebraically, numerically, and/or graphically. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
Perform differentiation of functions algebraically, numerically, and/or graphically. (GE2, GE3)
Analyze graphs and behaviors of functions with regard to rate of change and velocity. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
Solve problems from business, life sciences, and social sciences that involve rate of change. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
Evaluate indefinite integrals. (GE2)
Evaluate partial derivatives. (GE2)
Locate relative extrema of a function of two variables. (GE1, GE2, GE3)
Set-up and solve application problems using technology, such as graphing calculators. (GE1, GE2, GE3)