MATH 1570 - Applied Calculus 1
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30661,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Paul Nachim
Professional Qualifications:
Master of Science, Mathematics, Youngstown State University, 1990
Lecturer
Email: pmnachim@ysu.edu
Office: Cafaro Hall, Room 622
Office Phone: (330) 941-3302
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I prefer to be contacted by email or in person
How to Refer to me:
Mr. Nachim
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Technical Calculus with Analytic Geometry (5th Edition). | Peter Kuhfittig | 1-133-94519-8 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Coverage of Topics
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Mon | 5/11 | Sections 1.3, 2.1 | Introduction Functions and Lines |
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| Wed | 5/13 | Section 2.2 | Limits of Functions | |
| Mon | 5/18 | Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 | Limits and Graphs Definition of the Derivative |
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| Wed | 5/20 | Sections 2.5 | Derivatives of Polynomials | |
| Mon | 5/25 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 5/27 | Section 2.7 | Differentiation Rules | |
| Mon | 6/1 | Sections 2.6, 2.9 | Rates of Change Higher-Order Derivatives Applications |
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| Wed | 6/3 | Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Curve Sketching Analysis 1 | |
| Mon | 6/8 | Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Curve Sketching Analysis 2 | |
| Wed | 6/10 | Section 3.4 | Applications of Minima and Maxima | |
| Mon | 6/15 | Section 3.5 | Relative Rates | |
| Wed | 6/17 | Sections 2.8, 3.6 | Implicit Differentiation Differentials Applications |
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| Mon | 6/22 | Cumulative Review | ||
| Wed | 6/24 | Midterm Exam (Tentative Date Only) | ||
| Mon | 6/29 | Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | Antiderivatives | |
| Wed | 7/1 | Section 4.5 | Integration Formulas | |
| Mon | 7/6 | Section 4.4 | The Definite Integral | |
| Wed | 7/8 | Sections 4.6 | Area Between Curves | |
| Mon | 7/13 | Sections 4.6, (4.7), 4.8 | Applications of Integration | |
| Wed | 7/15 | Catchup Applications |
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| Mon | 7/20 | Sections 6.2, 6.3 | Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions | |
| Wed | 7/22 | Sections 6.3, 6.5 | More Differentiation | |
| Mon | 7/27 | Sections 6.7, 6.8 | Differentiation of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions | |
| Wed | 7/29 | Sections 6.9, 6.10, 8.1 | Applications Parametric Equations Vectors |
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| Mon | 8/3 | Sections 7.1, 7.2 | Integration Techniques 1 | |
| Wed | 8/5 | Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 | Integration Techniques 2 | |
| Mon | 8/10 | Course Review | ||
| Wed | 8/12 | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.