MATH 163 - Calculus: Modeling, Computation, Techniques of Integration

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FA, SP. This course serves as an introduction to calculus. Topics include functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, applications of integrals, and techniques of integration. The emphasis is mathematical modeling and using calculus to understand the models. Historical and philosophical aspects are integrated with the development of the mathematical ideas, providing a sense of the context in which calculus was developed. Prerequisite(s): a score of at least 4 on the AP Calculus AB exam, or transfer credit for Calculus I.