Curriculum Overview

Calculus Subject Catalog

A structured path through the mathematical foundations of change, from foundational limits to complex differential equations.

01 Pre-calculus Foundations

Review of functions, trigonometry, and essential algebra for calculus.

02 Limits and Continuity

The formal definition of limits and the criteria for continuous functions.

03 Differentiation

Master the mechanics of derivatives, power rules, and chain rules.

04 Applications of Differentiation

Optimization problems, curve sketching, and related rates.

05 Integration

Understanding anti-differentiation and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

06 Applications of Integration I

Area between curves and volumes of revolution.

07 Techniques of Integration

Integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fractions.

08 Applications of Integration II

Arc length, surface area, and applications to physics.

09 Differential Equations

Solving first-order differential equations and modeling growth.

10 Parametric & Polar Coordinates

Calculus in parametric equations and polar coordinate systems.

11 Infinite Sequences and Series

Convergence tests, Taylor series, and Maclaurin series.

12 Vectors and Space Geometry

Dot products, cross products, and lines/planes in 3D space.

13 Vector-Valued Functions

Calculus of vector functions, motion in space, and curvature.

14 Partial Derivatives

Functions of several variables, gradients, and Lagrange multipliers.

15 Multiple Integrals

Double and triple integrals in rectangular, polar, and spherical coordinates.

16 Vector Calculus

Vector fields, line integrals, Green's Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem.

17 Advanced Differential Equations

Second-order linear equations and non-homogeneous systems.