The limit of a function, calculating limits, continuity, tangents, velocities, and other instantaneous rates of change. Derivatives, the chain rule, implicit differentiation, higher derivatives. Exponential functions, inverse functions, and their derivatives. The mean value theorem, monotonic functions, concavity, and points of inflection. Applied maximum and minimum problems. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 11A, or AM 11A, or AM 15A, or ECON 11A.
Prerequisites:
- MATH 3 or mathematics placement (MP) score of 400 or higher or AP Calculus AB exam score of 3 or higher
Quality:
Difficulty:
Remarks:
- Used in 19B and 23A as well
- Can be tested out if have:
- Math placement score of 400 or higher
- AP Calc AB score of 3 or higher
- Use LaTeX for this class' written assignments! Graders will appreciate you :)