MATH 170 - Intuitive Calculus

Description:
An intuitive approach to the differential and integral calculus specifically designed for students in the behavioral, managerial, and social sciences. Not open to students with credit for MATH 172 or higher. Basic Skills 4 - Math. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate score on the math placement exam.

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: Basic Skills 4 - Math.

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

FInd and interpret the limit of a function.
Discuss the continutity of a function.
Differentiate and integrate a variety of common functions.
Develop a conceptual understanding of a derivative and an integral and describe each in varying contexts.
Use derivatives to describe behavior of curves.
Solve optimization problems.
Calculate accumulated change using reimann sums a techniques of integration.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/1/18

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