This calculus course is designed specifically for students in business and the social sciences and does not count toward a major or minor in mathematics. It emphasizes applications of the basic concepts of calculus rather than proofs. Topics must include limits; techniques of differentiation applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; partial derivatives and applications involving maxima and minima of functions in more than one variable; and elementary techniques of integration including substitution and integration by parts. Business and social science applications are stressed throughout the course. Prerequisite: College Algebra with a grade of C or better. The panel has compared the IAI GECC M1 900-B descriptor against the AP Calculus AB and BC exams and determined there is not a match. Feb 2016
IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTE: This course's credit hours increased to 4-5 semester credit hours from 3-5 semester credits on Jan. 1, 2017.
Revised information in description regarding partial derivatives and applications – Spring 2021 – 04/23/2021 – effective Fall 2021