This course is the first of two mathematics courses required for early childhood, elementary, and middle-level teacher certification. The course is also designed to meet the mathematical requirements of students not planning to specialize in mathematics, computer science, natural science, or business. This course is the second of two mathematics courses required for certification in early childhood, elementary, and middle level teaching. In line with calculus reform guidelines, emphasis is on conceptual understanding. The approach to the subject is fourfold.
Concepts are present graphically, numerically, algebraically, and descriptively.
Journey Through Calculus , and the TI-85 Graphing Calculator. Course content includes concepts and problem solving methods used in the study of functions and models, limits and rates of change, derivatives and applications of differentiation. The course is a continuation of Calculus I. Course content includes concepts and problem solving methods used in the study of areas, distances, and volumes, definite and indefinite integrals, inverse and transcendental functions, techniques and applications of integration. The course is designed for students in the managerial, life, and social science. It is a requirement for students earning a major or minor in mathematics with teacher certification.