Part 2, Computing the Derivative, Spring 2017

In Part 2 of our first calculus course, we use the concept of the IRC of function to create a new function, the derivative.  We then focus on computational aspects of the creation of this new function. Here is our schedule for this spring semester.

Wednesday, February 8,
2.1, The Derivative as a Function

Friday, February 10,
2.2, The Product and Quotient Rules

Monday, February 13, Exam 1

Wednesday, February 15,
2.3, Derivatives of Trig Functions

Friday, February 17,
2.4, The Chain Rule

Monday, February 20,
2.5, The Chain Rule for Trig and Exponential Functions

Wednesday, February 22,
2.6, The Derivative of Inverse Functions

Friday, February 24,
2.7, Implicit Differentiation

Monday, February 27,
2.8, Higher Derivatives

Wednesday, March 1,
2.9, Hyperbolic Trig Functions and Their Derivatives

Friday, March 3,
2.10, Mastery of Derivatives