MAT 121 - Calculus A

Functions, graphs and rates of change. Derivatives and applications of derivatives. Mathematical modeling, including exponential growth. Prerequisite: A grade of C- in MAT 115 or four years of high school mathematics. Not open to mathematics majors or students with credit for MAT 135. Fulfills: GE 1, GEMA; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Find the derivatives of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions.
2. Use implicit differentiation in applications involving related rates.
3. Interpret first- and second-order derivatives of functions in geometric, physical, and social science contexts and apply them to curve sketching, optimization, and mathematical modeling.
4. Apply differential calculus in modeling behaviors of exponential processes.
5. Compute limits algebraically and graphically.