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MATH 205. Applied Calculus [C3QR]


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 010305 Grading Basis GRD

This course is a one semester overview of calculus for students who do not intend further coursework in calculus. Topics include: limits; derivatives; application of derivatives in business, the social sciences and the natural sciences; integrals; and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Throughout, the focus is on algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. May be used for general education credit. Prerequisite(s): MATH 135  or MATH 155  or MATH 156  or sufficient score on the mathematics placement exam. Not open to mathematics  or physics  majors or to students who have already earned credit in MATH 232  or MATH 235 .