MATH 151 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Course overview

This accelerated first course in calculus introduced limits, derivatives, applications of differentiation, and basic integration. Alongside computational fluency, the course emphasized analytical thinking, breaking complicated problems into manageable steps, and developing study and time-management habits.

Topics

• Limits and continuity
• The definition and calculation of derivatives
• Applications of derivatives
• Introductory definite and indefinite integrals
• Exact symbolic calculation and interpretation

Student evaluation summary

Responses: 22 of 31 students (71.0%)

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