Chapter 1: Limits

1.1 Velocity

We compute average velocity to estimate instantaneous velocity.

1.2 Numerical Limits

We find limits using numerical information.

1.3 Graphical Limits

In this section we use the graph of a function to find limits.

1.4 Computing Limits

Compute limits using algebraic techniques.

1.5 Infinite Limits

Determine when a limit is infinite.

1.6 End Behavior

Find limits at infinity.

1.7 Squeeze Theorem

Find limits using the Squeeze Theorem.

1.8 Continuity

In this section we learn the definition of continuity and we study the types of discontinuities.

1.9 Intermediate Value Theorem

In this section we learn a theoretically important existence theorem called the Intermediate Value Theorem and we investigate some applications.

1.10 Definition of Derivative

In this section we learn the definition of the derivative and we use it to solve the tangent line problem.

1.11 Differentiability

We determine differentiability at a point

Chapter 2: Derivatives

2.1 Power Rule

We learn how to find the derivative of a power function.

2.2 Basic Differentiation Rules

The following rules allow us the find the derivative of multiples, sums and differences of functions whose derivatives are already known.

2.3 Derivatives of Natural Exponential and Log

In this section we compute derivatives involving and .

2.4 Derivatives of Sine and Cosine

In this section we compute derivatives involving and .

2.5 Product Rule

We compute the derivative of a product.

2.6 Quotient Rule

We compute the derivative of a quotient.

2.7 Chain Rule

We compute the derivative of a composition.

2.8 Derivatives of General Exponential and Log

In this section we compute derivatives involving and .

2.9 Derivatives of Inverse Trig Functions

In this section we compute derivatives involving and .

2.10 Table of Derivatives

We learn the derivatives of many familiar functions.

2.11 More Problems

Use the differentiation rules to compute derivatives

2.12 Logarithmic Differentiation

We use the logarithm to compute the derivative of a function.

2.13 Linear Approximation

In this lesson we will use the tangent line to approximate the value of a function near the point of tangency.

2.14 Rectilinear Motion

In this section we analyze the motion of a particle moving in a straight line. Our analysis includes the position, velocity and acceleration of the particle.

2.15 Rates of Change

In this section we interpret the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change.

2.16 Implicit Differentiation

We learn to compute the derivative of an implicit function.

2.17 Related Rates

In this section we discover the relationship between the rates of change of two or more related quantities.

Chapter 3: Applications

3.1 Critical Numbers

In this section we learn to find the critical numbers of a function.

3.2 Extreme Value Theorem

In this section we learn the Extreme Value Theorem and we find the extremes of a function.

3.3 Mean Value Theorem

We apply the Mean Value Theorem.

3.4 Increasing and Decreasing Functions

In this section, we use the derivative to determine intervals on which a given function is increasing or decreasing. We will also determine the local extremes of the function.

3.5 Concavity

In this section we learn about the two types of curvature and determine the curvature of a function.

3.6 L’Hopital’s Rule

In this section we compute limits using L’Hopital’s Rule which requires our knowledge of derivatives.

3.7 Optimization

We find extremes of functions which model real world situations.

Chapter 4: Integrals

4.1 Indefinite Integrals

In this section we learn to compute general anti-derivatives, also known as indefinite integrals.

4.2 Properties of Indefinite Integrals

In this section we examine several properties of the indefinite integral.

4.3 Substitution

In this section we learn to reverse the chain rule by making a substitution.

4.4 Riemann Sums

We compute Riemann Sums to approximate the area under a curve.

4.5 Definite Integrals

In this section we learn to compute the value of a definite integral using the fundamental theorem of calculus.

4.6 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

In this section we learn to compute the value of a definite integral using the fundamental theorem of calculus.

4.7 Properties of Definite Integrals

In this section we use properties of definite integrals to compute and interpret them.

4.8 Applications of Definite Integrals

In this section we use definite integrals to study rectilinear motion and compute average value.

4.9 FTC, part II

In this section we learn the second part of the fundamental theorem and we use it to compute the derivative of an area function.

Review

Final Exam Review

In this section we prepare for the final exam.

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