About MATH 1212 E
Introduction to limits and differential/integral calculus with a wide variety of applications. Students interested in intensive use of mathematics should take MATH 1234. Credit not awarded for both MATH 1212 and MATH 1234 unless followed by MATH 1248. See MATH 1242. Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 1012 or C- or better in MATH 1034, or a score of 61 or higher on the placement assessment.
Notes
Prereqs enforced by the system: MATH 1012 or MATH 1034 or ALEKS MPA of at least 61; Open to Degree and PACE students
Section Description
Fundamentals of Calculus I is the first course in our two-course applied calculus sequence. The follow-up course is Math 1224 – Fundamentals of Calculus II. Fundamentals of Calculus I is an introduction to the calculus of functions of one variable. This will include an understanding of the concepts of limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques and applications of differentiation, basic integration including substitution, and assorted applications of integration. This basically covers chapters 2 – 5 of the textbook given below. Topics will be presented with a level of depth and rigor appropriate for students pursuing degrees in business, economics, social and life sciences. Please speak to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics if you are unsure if this is the correct calculus course for you.
Section Expectation
Required Course Materials: Online Homework Access Code which includes access to the eBook for the class You will need an access code for MyMathLab online homework, which includes access to the eBook version of the text. The access code can be purchased with or without a printed textbook; note that only the access code is required. Option #1: Minimum Requirement --- Choose this from the UVM Bookstore MyMathLab: Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences with ebook. ISBN 0135903866 • This is the stand alone Access Code for MyMathLab. If you would like a printed textbook in addition to the homework access code and ebook, choose the following bundle instead of the minimum requirements described above. Option #2: More than Minimum --- Choose this from the UVM Bookstore Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences with MyMathLab and ebook. ISBN 0134862589 • This includes a hardbound textbook and the Access Code for MyMathLab. Per University policy regarding work required for a three credit hour course, students should expect to spend a minimum of six hours outside of class time each week on course work.
Evaluation
Grades will be based on homework assignments (~ 3 per week), weekly quizzes, 2-3 midterm exams, and a final exam.
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