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Lit Calculus

Math at Andrews and Andrews University via YouTube

Overview

This course covers the fundamentals of calculus, including limits, continuity, derivatives, and optimization. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and apply concepts such as the limit laws, derivative rules, implicit differentiation, and L'Hospital's Rule. The teaching method includes theoretical explanations, examples, and problem-solving sessions. This course is intended for learners who want to develop a strong foundation in calculus and are comfortable with mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

Syllabus

Intro to Calculus: Zeno's Paradox.
Definition of the Limit.
Right- and Left-hand Limits.
tan(x) & Vertical Asymptotes.
More Vertical Asymptotes: sec^2(x).
Asymptotes of a Rational Function.
A Nasty Rational Function.
The Limit Laws.
Limit Laws & Polynomials.
Limit Laws & Rational Functions.
Squeeze Theorem.
Continuity: 3 ways it fails.
Continuity: Two Examples.
Continuity: Properties.
Intermediate Value Theorem.
Rate of Change & Tangent Line.
Limit Definition of Derivative.
The Derivative as a Function.
Derivative of Square Root.
Derivative: Power Rule.
Derivative: Sum/Difference Rule.
Derivative of e^x.
Derivative: Product Rule.
Derivative: Quotient Rule.
Derivative Example Requiring Both Quotient and Product Rule.
Derivative of sin(x).
17th derivative of sin(x).
Derivative of tan(x) -- and the other trig functions.
Trig derivative example.
Motivating Chain Rule.
Justifying the Chain Rule.
Chain Rule Examples.
Derivative of a^x.
Intro to Implicit Differentiation.
Implicit Differentiation Example.
Second Derivative Using Implicit Differentiation.
Derivative of ln(x).
Logarithmic Differentiation.
Derivative of Arcsine.
Derivatives of Inverse Trig Functions.
Extrema of Function.
Extreme Value Theorem.
First Derivative Test.
Second Derivative and Concavity.
Sketching the Graph of a Polynomial.
Sketching Graph of Rational Function.
L'Hospital's Rule: Zero Over Zero?.
L'Hospital's Rule: Infinity Over Infinity?.
L'Hospital's Rule: Infinity Minus Infinity?.
L'Hospital's Rule: Zero To The Zero?.
Optimization: Closest Point.
Optimization: Largest Rectangle in Semicircle.
Optimization: Largest Box.
Optimization: Largest Cone Cup.

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math at andrews

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