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Lesson 2: Learning Basic Calculus

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For every undergrad student, basic calculus is a requirement in almost all of the majors.



The goal of this class is for the students to reach the comprehension on the basics knowledge of calculus.

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The main objectives include the following

- To learn the general concept of function and its applications to real-world situations.

- To learn to work with exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their applications in applied problems.

- To learn the concepts of the derivative and its underlying concepts such as limits and continuity.

- To learn to calculate derivative for various type of functions using definition and rules.

- To apply the concept of derivative to completely analyze graph of a function.

- To learn about various applications of the derivative in applied problems.

- To learn about anti-derivative and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and its applications.

- To learn to use concept of integration to evaluate geometric area and solve other applied problems.

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For students who require a deeper knowledge of this topic, special classes can be offered.

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Recomended bibliography

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Calculus 11th Edition, by Larson, B, & Edwards, B.

ISBN: 1337514500, 9781337514507

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Other resources

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https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/calculus

Resources
For Learners

https://quizlet.com/342110741/basic-calculus-flash-cards/

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In the upper link you will find several exercises that will be covered during the class.

Absorb activities
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For the purposes of a better understanding of the class, here is a video where you can learn the basic of calculus.

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After watching the video and reading through chapters 1 to 5 of the textbook, complete the following online test.

Solve it on paper an send the picture of every problem solving to the instructor, as well as the final test result.

Email: jstumpfs@g.emporia.edu

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Quiz: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=calculus_2

For the grading of the problems we will use the following rubric

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