MATH161 — Calculus I

5 credits CIM Verified

Introduces mathematical limits, derivatives, and integrals of real-valued functions with applications to optimization, rate of change analysis, and mathematical modeling.

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Top occupation matches for this course
48.8% Operations Research Analysts 9t
46.3% Data Scientists 8t
51.7% Mathematicians 6t
45.0% Biostatisticians 5t
33.9% Computer Programmers 4t

Learning Objectives & Matches

LO1 CIM

Demonstrate a conceptual knowledge of the derivative as a limit of slopes of secants, as the slope of non-vertical tangents and as the rate of change of one quantity with respect to another

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Mathematicians 4.1/5
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Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.

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Mathematicians 3.9/5
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Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.

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LO1

Compute limits and derivatives using analytical and graphical methods

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LO2 CIM

Describe the derivative as a function derived from another function

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LO2

Apply the fundamental theorem of calculus to evaluate definite integrals

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LO3 CIM

State the definition of the derivative

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LO3

Solve optimization problems to find maximum and minimum values

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Mathematicians 3.2/5
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Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.

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Operations Research Analysts 4.4/5
49% ok

Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.

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Computer and Information Resea 4.2/5
48% ok

Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.

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Computer Network Architects 4.2/5
47% ok

Develop and implement solutions for network problems.

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Computer and Information Resea 3.6/5
43% ok

Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.

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Mathematicians 3.7/5
42% ok

Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.

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Data Scientists
41% ok

Propose solutions in engineering, the sciences, and other fields using mathematical theories and techniques.

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Computer Systems Analysts 4.0/5
40% ok

Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.

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Statisticians 4.2/5
40% ok

Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.

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Database Architects 3.1/5
40% ok

Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculators.

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LO4 CIM

Find the equation of the tangent line to a curve at a given point

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LO4

Analyze rates of change in physical, economic, and scientific contexts

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Biostatisticians 3.5/5
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Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena, such as the spread of infectious diseases.

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Mathematicians 3.7/5
40% ok

Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.

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Mathematicians 3.9/5
39% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

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Network and Computer Systems A 3.8/5
37% ok

Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.

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Actuaries 4.4/5
36% ok

Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.

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Statisticians 4.3/5
34% ok

Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.

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Clinical Data Managers 3.7/5
34% ok

Evaluate processes and technologies, and suggest revisions to increase productivity and efficiency.

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Network and Computer Systems A 3.6/5
34% ok

Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

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Document Management Specialist 2.8/5
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Analyze, interpret, or disseminate system performance data.

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Biostatisticians 4.2/5
33% ok

Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.

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LO5 CIM

Sketch the qualitatively valid graph of the derivative of a function presented graphically (formulas not used)

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Data Scientists
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Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software.

Claude Opus 4.6 denied
Biostatisticians 4.3/5
40% ok

Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.

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Statisticians 4.5/5
39% ok

Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

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LO5

Apply differentiation techniques to model real-world phenomena

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LO6 CIM

Use the definition of the derivative to find the derivative of a first-degree polynomial

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LO6

Use integration to compute areas, volumes, and accumulated quantities

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LO7 CIM

Find the points on the graph with a vertical tangent

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LO7

Develop mathematical models for scientific and engineering applications

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LO8 CIM

Find the points where the derivative is zero for such derived functions as acceleration and velocity

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LO9 CIM

State the chain rule in terms of rate of change

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LO10 CIM

Demonstrate the role of continuity in evaluating limits graphically and numerically

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Data Scientists
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Create graphs, charts, or other visualizations to convey the results of data analysis using specialized software.

Claude Opus 4.6 denied
Mathematicians 3.9/5
31% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

Claude Opus 4.6 denied
LO11 CIM

Construct simple epsilon and delta proofs

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LO12 CIM

Compute, without consulting a table of derivatives, derivatives of polynomial functions combining products, sums, quotients, compositions and exponentiations

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LO13 CIM

Sketch graphs for polynomial functions giving the rational critical points, indicating concavity, increasing and decreasing regions, and including the behavior near special points

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LO14 CIM

Given distance function, derive the velocity and acceleration functions and vice versa

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LO15 CIM

Apply implicit differentiation in solving maximum-minimum and related rate problems

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LO16 CIM

Define the integral as a limit of Riemann sums and/or as the limit of upper and lower sums

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LO17 CIM

Give the geometric interpretations of the definite integral

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LO18 CIM

Describe the integral in terms of the antiderivative

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LO19 CIM

Understand and apply the fundamental theorem of calculus

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LO20 CIM

Understand and apply the Mean Value Theorem

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LO21 CIM

Sketch the graph of the antiderivative, F, through (a, b) given a sketch of f

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LO22 CIM

Evaluate (approximately) definite integrals using approximate sums

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LO23 CIM

Compute areas under a curve

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Mathematicians 3.9/5
33% ok

Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.

Claude Opus 4.6 denied
Source: Official CIM from EWU · Matches via cosine similarity (all-MiniLM-L6-v2, 384-dim embeddings)