Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Math 1404 or Math 1505 or placement by exam taken at the University Houston-Downtown.
Catalog Description: This course provides a study of the main concepts and basic techniques of differentiation and integration of algebraic and trigonometric functions and related problems. The topics include functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, curve sketching, applications of derivatives, and an introduction to the definite and indefinite integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
Resources:
- Math 2401 Student Syllabus
- Common Part of the Final Review
- Common Part of the Final Review Answers
- Common Part of the Final Review Solutions
- Getting Started with WebAssign
Tools:
- GraphCalc 4.0.1 Graphing Calculator (free calculator simulator – download and install)
- Wolfram Alpha (Online computer algebra system. Far more powerful than a graphing calculator.)
- Khan Academy Videos
ALGEBRA PRELIMINARIES FOR CALCULUS
Experience has shown that many students in Calculus may have trouble because their algebra skills have gotten rusty. These worksheets will help you make up for the missing prerequisite skills tested on prerequisite quizzes. Submission of worksheets is required for students who do not pass the quizzes.
- Math 2401 Prerequisite Worksheet: Algebra
- Math 2401 Prerequisite Worksheet: Functions
- Math 2401 Prerequisite Worksheet: Trigonometry
The worksheet below is supplementary to the mandatory worksheets above. They are accompanied by videos that show how to solve the problems in them. You should download and print these worksheets prior to looking at the videos.
Algebra Preliminaries for Calculus
Solutions are explained in the youtube videos below.
UHD Student Calculus Webpage 