Calculus I – MATH UN1101
Prerequisite
No formal prerequisite. Students are expected to be comfortable with precalculus topics, including algebra, functions, exponential and logarithmic expressions, and trigonometry.
Students who are unsure about their preparation should review the department’s Calculus Readiness Resources, including the Precalculus Bootcamp and free online WebAssign Bootcamp.
Textbook
James Stewart, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 9th edition.
For textbook and WebAssign information, see the department’s Calculus Classes page.
Course Content
The course covers Chapters 1–5 and selected sections of Chapter 6 of the course textbook.
- Functions and models
- Limits and derivatives
- Differentiation rules
- Applications of differentiation
- The integral
- Selected applications of integration
Sample Syllabus
A sample syllabus is available. Course schedules and topic order may vary by instructor.
Calculus Information and Resources
- Calculus placement guidelines
- Placement and transfer-credit requests
- Calculus readiness resources
- WebAssign information
- Frequently asked questions
Course Contacts
Calculus Director and Course Coordinator: George Dragomir
Barnard students: Please consult the Barnard calculus placement information and contact the Barnard Mathematics Department with questions.
Help Room
See the 502 Milstein Center Help Room schedule.
Calculus I Readiness
Students preparing for Calculus I may use the department’s free readiness resources to review algebra, functions and graphs, exponentials and logarithms, and trigonometry.
The Precalculus Bootcamp provides review notes, focused worksheets, and, when offered, in-person drop-in help. It is a review resource and is not a substitute for a full precalculus course.
Details about the Precalculus Bootcamp, CourseWorks access, in-person help, and the free online WebAssign Bootcamp are available on the Calculus Readiness Resources page.
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