Calculus

How can we estimate the weight of a bridge? What price should a store set for a product so as to maximize the revenue? Calculus provides tools to answer questions like these. Calculus is fundamental to many scientific disciplines including physics, engineering, statistics, computer science and economics. This course will provide the essential concepts, using everyday language and graphs, as well as equations and numerical approaches. The ideas and their uses will be illustrated and explored through a wide range of real world examples. Main topics are functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Students will develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills, while also gaining a solid preparation for higher level courses such as multivariable calculus, differential equations and probability.