MATH 1100 - Fundamentals of Integral Calculus


Course Objectives

Unit 1 - Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integrals

1.1 - To find the antiderivative, or equivalently, the indefinite integral of a function.

1.2 - To find the indefinite integral of an algebraic function.

1.3 - To find the indefinite integral of exponential and logarithmic functions.

1.4 - To solve word problems using indefinite integrals.



Unit 2 - Integration by Substitution and Differential Equations

2.1 - To introduce the concept of integration by substitution.

2.2 - To learn substitution techniques.

2.3 - To use differential equations to calculate continuous compound interest.

2.4 - To calculate exponential growth and decay.



Unit 3 - Definite Integrals

3.1 - To define definite integrals and their properties.

3.2 - To evaluate definite integrals using substitution.

3.3 - To calculate the area under a curve.

3.4 - To calculate the area between a curve and the x-axis, and between two curves.

3.5 - To work with Lorenz curves to find the distribution of income.



Unit 4 - Definite Integrals and Applications

4.1 - To approximate a definite integral using the Rectangle Rule and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

4.2 - To find the average value of a continuous function.

4.3 - To evaluate probability density functions and continuous income streams.

4.4 - To evaluate surplus.



Unit 5 - Integration by Parts

5.1 - To evaluate integrals by a method called integration by parts.

5.2 - To integrate a function using a variety of methods.

5.3 - To solve word problems using mixed integration methods.



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