MATH 171 - Calculus I

(4)

FA, SP. This course serves as an introduction to calculus. Topics include functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and integrals. Historical and philosophical aspects of calculus are integrated with the development of the mathematical ideas, providing a sense of the context in which calculus was developed. Prerequisite: four years of college preparatory mathematics or the equivalent. A calculus readiness test is administered by the department during orientation and some students may be placed in MATH 169 on the basis of that test. Fulfills the mathematics core requirement.