MAT 122 (OVERVIEW OF CALCULUS )-Spring-2023

Course Description: Calculus at its core is how functions change. In order to understand them well, we have to “linearize” them so that we can look at them on a “micro level”. We will examine slope (the derivative) and area (integrals) and the intimate relationship that exists between them which makes the topic so fascinating. One of the most applicable topics in calculus is something called a differential equation. You will see how these formulas give birth to exponential functions and the need for logarithms to solve real world problems. Graphing calculators are encouraged for this course and can be used on exams.  

Instructors: Bill Bernhard (bill@math.sunysb.edu)

Textbook: Calculus and its Applications, 11e by Bittinger (not required)

Syllabus:  We will not go in the order of the text and the schedule will be updated as we go.

Grading: Midterm (40%) in lecture-on 3/9

Final Exam (40%) 5/15 at 5:30PM

Homework (20%) Homework will be given during lecture and then it must be brought to recitation. We are more interested in your attempts and feedback than the correct answers especially if you are having difficulty with the material. We will not grade on accuracy, so copying the work of other classmates is not necessary and a waste of everyone’s time. Our exams will be based off of the homework.

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