Stony Brook University   MAT 123: Introduction to Calculus
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WEEKTOPICS & READING
1/28-2/1
Administrivia. Review: fundamental concepts of algebra. Functions and graphs
Reading: Chapter P; 1.1, 1.2
2/4-2/8
Angles and radian measure. Trigonometric functions
Reading: 4.1, 4.2; also learn related concepts from 1.9
2/11-2/15
Right angle trigonometry. Trigonometric functions of any angle
Reading: 4.3, 4.4
2/18-2/22
Graphs of trigonometric functions
Reading: 4.5, 4.6; also learn concepts from 1.6, 1.7
2/25-2/29
Inverse trigonometric functions. Trigonometric equations
Reading: 4.7, 5.5; also learn concepts from 1.8
3/3-3/7
Trigonometric equations, cont'd
Reading: 5.5
3/6   Midterm I
3/10-3/14
Polynomial functions. Rational functions
Reading: 2.3, 2.6
3/17-3/21 Spring Break
3/24-3/28
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Reading: 3.1, 3.2
3/31-4/4
Properties of logarithms. Exponential and logarithmic equations
Reading: 3.3, 3.4
4/7-4/11
Modeling with functions
Reading: 1.10
4/14-4/18
Exponential growth and decay
Reading: 3.5
4/15   Midterm II
4/21-4/25
Rate of change. Derivative
Reading: Calc 2.1, 2.2
4/28-5/2
Interpretations of derivative. Second derivative
Reading: Calc 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
5/5-5/9  
Final review
Reading: everything
5/8
Final Exam: May 8, in-class