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MTH331: Calculus I
Prerequisite(s): MTH111

This course introduces the basics of calculus.Topics include a brief review of analytic geometry, finding limits of function, derivatives of function and applications with derivatives. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to analyze conic sections, find derivatives of polynomials and use derivatives to solve problems.


 

Analytic Geometry

Analytic Geometry
Links to tutorials and instructions from About.com

Analytic Geometry Formulas
Resources from Dr. Math

MTH311: Geometry
Course website includes resources for basic geometry

MathWorld
Brief definition of analytic geometry along with links to related topics


Derivatives of Function

Derivatives
D efinition as well as interpretation, formulas, and derivatives of functions from a math professor at Lamar University

MathWorld
Discusses derivative, includes simple derivatives of simple functions 

Table of Derivatives
From Math.com


Textbook Companion Website

Calculus: Early Transcendentals
Web quizzes, linear algebra, calculus explorations, and additional material

Finding Limits of Function

Functions Grapher
Graph one or two functions by entering the desired ranges from the University of Rhode Island (requires Flash)

Limits and Continuity
Visual calculus tutorials and sample problems from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Limits of Functions
Functions an graphs information from Mathcentre


Applications with Derivatives

Applications of Derivatives
Math tutorial on using derivatives from a math professor at Lamar University

Applications of the Derivative

Introduction and summary as well as practice problems from SparkNotes

Additional Sites of Interest

Algebra.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help, along with interactive word problems and a question board

American Mathematical Society
Professional mathematical research and scholarship organization

Digital Classroom Resources
Mathematical sciences digital library from the Mathematical Association of America

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
Names of first to use common mathematical symbols and the dates the symbols first appeared

Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
Includes proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and the value of Pi

Geometry Tutorials, Lessons and Tips
Help with geometry from About.com

GoMath.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help including interactive tutorials and quizzes

Homemade Clinometer
Instructions for making this device used for measuring altitude, elevation, and vertical angles

InterAct Tutorials
Tutorials, study aids, and web links for further research

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

Math.com
Tools, formulas, tables, test preparation, and study tips

Math Forum
Ask Dr. Math (college level archive) from Drexel University

MathEmatics Help Central
College geometry help

MathWorld
Extensive math resources including algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as math history and terminology

Nrich
Math Problems, Games and Articles from the University of Cambridge

Professional Societies
Links to societies and organizations that may be of interest to mathematicians

Purplemath
Practical algebra lessons with hints, tips, and examples, including common mistakes

SOS Mathematics
Free resource for math review material on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential questions

Schoolyard Clinometer
Make a clinometer using this guide from the New Jersey Coalition for Schoolyard Habitats

Success in Math
Tips from Saint Louis University

Webmath
View solved math problems or post a question for a math expert

 

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