Math 3A Course Description

This is a general description of the nature of the course; consult your instructor for specifics.

Math 3A is the first course of a two quarter sequence in Differential and Integral Calculus. Homework is typically done online. Consult your instructor about whether a specific textbook will be required. 3A covers just a little more than three chapters in a typical textbook. This gives a natural way to split the material between two midterms and a final. Times given below are approximate and do not include exams.

Topics

1. Functions and Models
     (< 1 week)

2. Limits and Derivatives
     (~ 2.5 weeks)

3. Differentiation Rules
     (~ 3 weeks)

4. Applications of Differentiation
     (~ 2.5 weeks)