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Chapter 1: The Basics

1.1Overview                                                           

1.1.1 An Introduction to Thinkwell's Calculus                           

1.1.2 The Two Questions of Calculus                                             

1.1.3 Average Rates of Change                                                        

1.1.4 How to Do Math  

1.2 Precalculus Review

1.2.1 Functions                                                                   

1.2.2 Graphing Lines                                                         

1.2.3 Parabolas                                                                   

1.2.4 Some Non-Euclidean Geometry

Chapter 2: Limits

2.1 Concepts of the Limit

2.1.1 Finding Rate of Change over an Interval

2.1.2 Finding Limits Graphically

2.1.3 The Formal Definition of a Limit

2.1.4 The Limit Laws, Part I

2.1.5 The Limit Laws, Part II

2.1.6 One-Sided Limits

2.1.7 The Squeeze Theorem

2.1.8 Continuity and Discontinuity

2.2 Evaluating Limits

2.2.1 Evaluating Limits

2.2.2 Limits and Indeterminate Forms

2.2.3 Two Techniques for Evaluating Limits

2.2.4 An Overview of Limits

Supplementary notes

   Intermediate Theorem

   Squeeze Theorem

Exercises 1.1.1 through 2.2.4

Discussion 1: Calculus History

Chapter 2 Homework

Chapter 2 Test

 

Chapter 3: Introduction to Derivatives

3.1 Understanding the Derivative

3.1.1 Rates of Change, Secants, and Tangents

3.1.2 Finding Instantaneous Velocity

3.1.3 The Derivative

3.1.4 Differentiability

3.2 Using the Derivative

3.2.1 The Slope of a Tangent Line

3.2.2 Instantaneous Rate

3.2.3 The Equation of a Tangent Line

3.2.4 More on Instantaneous Rate

3.3 Some Special Derivatives

3.3.1 The Derivative of the Reciprocal Function

3.3.2 The Derivative of the Square Root Function

Supplementary notes

   Differentiability

Exercises 3.1.1 through 3.3.2

Calculus Lab 1: Average Velocity and Instantaneous Velocity

Chapter 3 Homework

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Chapter 4: Computational Techniques

4 Computational Techniques

4.1 The Power Rule

4.1.1 A Shortcut for Finding Derivatives

4.1.2 A Quick Proof of the Power Rule

4.1.3 Uses of the Power Rule

4.2 The Product and Quotient Rules

4.2.1 The Product Rule

4.2.2 The Quotient Rule

4.3 The Chain Rule

4.3.1 An Introduction to the Chain Rule

4.3.2 Using the Chain Rule

4.3.3 Combining Computational Techniques

Exercises 4.1.1 through 4.3.3

Chapter 4 Homework

Chapter 3 & 4 Test

 

Chapter 5: Special Functions

5.1 Trigonometric Functions

5.1.1 A Review of Trigonometry

5.1.2 Graphing Trigonometric Functions

5.1.3 The Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

5.1.4 The Number Pi

5.2 Exponential Functions

5.2.1 Graphing Exponential Functions

5.2.2 Derivatives of Exponential Functions

5.2.3 The Music of Math

5.3 Logarithmic Functions

5.3.1 Evaluating Logarithmic Functions

5.3.2 The Derivative of the Natural Log Function

5.3.3 Using the Derivative Rules with Transcendental Functions

Supplementary notes

   Differentiation Notation

Exercises 5.1.1 through 5.3.3

Discussion 2: Concept of Derivative

Chapter 5 Homework

Chapter 5 Test

 

Chapter 6: Implicit Differentiation and Calculus of Inverse Function

6.1 Implicit Differentiation Basics

6.1.1 An Introduction to Implicit Differentiation

6.1.2 Finding the Derivative Implicitly

6.2 Applying Implicit Differentiation

6.2.1 Using Implicit Differentiation

6.2.2 Applying Implicit Differentiation

6.3 Inverse Functions

6.3.1 The Exponential and Natural Log Functions

6.3.2 Differentiating Logarithmic Functions

6.3.3 Logarithmic Differentiation

6.3.4 The Basics of Inverse Functions

6.3.5 Finding the Inverse of a Function

6.4 The Calculus of Inverse Functions

6.4.1 Derivatives of Inverse Functions

6.5 Inverse Trigonometric Functions

6.5.1 The Inverse Sine, Cosine, and Tangent Functions

6.5.2 The Inverse Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Functions

6.5.3 Evaluating Inverse Trigonometric Functions

6.6 The Calculus of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

6.6.1 Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

6.7 The Hyperbolic Functions

6.7.1 Defining the Hyperbolic Functions

6.7.2 Hyperbolic Identities

6.7.3 Derivatives of Hyperbolic Functions

Exercises 6.1.1 through through 6.7.3

Whiteboard Lab 1: Calculator Techniques on Function Derivatives and Graphs

Chapter 6 Homework

Chapter 6 Test

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Chapter 7: Practical Applications of the Derivative

7.1 Position and Velocity

7.1.1 Acceleration and the Derivative

7.1.2 Solving Word Problems Involving Distance and Velocity

7.2 Linear Approximation

7.2.1 Higher-Order Derivatives and Linear Approximation

7.2.2 Using the Tangent Line Approximation Formula

7.2.3 Newton's Method

7.3 Related Rates

7.3.1 The Pebble Problem

7.3.2 The Ladder Problem

7.3.3 The Baseball Problem

7.3.4 The Blimp Problem

7.3.5 Math Anxiety

7.4 Optimization

7.4.1 The Connection Between Slope and Optimization

7.4.2 The Fence Problem

7.4.3 The Box Problem

7.4.4 The Can Problem

7.4.5 The Wire-Cutting Problem

Supplementary note

Local and Absolute Extreme Values

Exercises 7.1.1 through 7.4.5

Discussion 3: Applications of Derivative

Calculus Lab 2: Volume of a Cylinder

Chapter 7 Homework

Chapter 7 Test

 

AP Calculus BC Midterm I

 

Chapter 8: Curve Sketching

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 An Introduction to Curve Sketching

8.1.2 Three Big Theorems

8.1.3 Morale Moment

8.2 Critical Points

8.2.1 Critical Points

8.2.2 Maximum and Minimum

8.2.3 Regions Where a Function Increases or Decreases

8.2.4 The First Derivative Test

8.2.5 Math Magic

8.3 Concavity

8.3.1 Concavity and Inflection Points

8.3.2 Using the Second Derivative to Examine Concavity

8.3.3 The Möbius Band

8.4 Graphing Using the Derivative

8.4.1 Graphs of Polynomial Functions

8.4.2 Cusp Points and the Derivative

8.4.3 Domain-Restricted Functions and the Derivative

8.4.4 The Second Derivative Test

8.5 Asymptotes

8.5.1 Vertical Asymptotes

8.5.2 Horizontal Asymptotes and Infinite Limits

8.5.3 Graphing Functions with Asymptotes

8.5.4 Functions with Asymptotes and Holes

8.5.5 Functions with Asymptotes and Critical Points

Supplementary notes

   Mean Value Theorem

Exercises 8.4.1 through 8.5.5

Calculus Lab 3: Curve Sketching

Chapter 8 Homework

Chapter 8 Test

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Chapter 9: The Basics of Integration

9.1 Antiderivatives

9.1.1 Antidifferentiation

9.1.2 Antiderivatives of Powers of x

9.1.3 Antiderivatives of Trigonometric and Exponential Functions

9.2 Integration by Substitution

9.2.1 Undoing the Chain Rule

9.2.2 Integrating Polynomials by Substitution

9.3 Illustrating Integration by Substitution

9.3.1 Integrating Composite Trigonometric Functions by Substitution

9.3.2 Integrating Composite Exponential and Rational Functions by Substitution

9.3.3 More Integrating Trigonometric Functions by Substitution

9.3.4 Choosing Effective Function Decompositions

Exercises 9.1.1 through 9.3.4

Calculus Lab 3: Curve Sketching

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9.4 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

9.4.1 Approximating Areas of Plane Regions

9.4.2 Areas, Riemann Sums, and Definite Integrals

9.4.3 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part I

9.4.4 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part II

9.4.5 Illustrating the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

9.4.6 Evaluating Definite Integrals

9.5 Numerical Integration

9.5.1 Deriving the Trapezoidal Rule

9.5.2 An Example of the Trapezoidal Rule

Exercises 9.4.1 through 9.5.2

Chapter 9 Homework

Chapter 9 Test

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Chapter 10: Applications of Integration

10.1 Motion

10.1.1 Antiderivatives and Motion

10.1.2 Gravity and Vertical Motion

10.1.3 Solving Vertical Motion Problems

10.2 Finding the Area between Two Curves

10.2.1 The Area between Two Curves

10.2.2 Limits of Integration and Area

10.2.3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Finding Areas

10.2.4 Regions Bound by Several Curves

10.3 Integrating with Respect to y

10.3.1 Finding Areas by Integrating with Respect to y: Part One

10.3.2 Finding Areas by Integrating with Respect to y: Part Two

10.3.3 Area, Integration by Substitution, and Trigonometry

10.4 The Average Value of a Function

10.4.1 Finding the Average Value of a Function

10.5 Finding Volumes Using Cross-Sections

10.5.1 Finding Volumes Using Cross-Sectional Slices

10.5.2 An Example of Finding Cross-Sectional Volumes

10.6 Disks and Washers

10.6.1 Solids of Revolution

10.6.2 The Disk Method along the y-Axis

10.6.3 A Transcendental Example of the Disk Method

10.6.4 The Washer Method across the x-Axis

10.6.5 The Washer Method across the y-Axis

Exercises 10.1.1 through 10.6.5

Whiteboard Lab 2: Calculator Techniques on Area Under the Curve and Numerical Integration

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10.7 Shells

10.7.1 Introducing the Shell Method

10.7.2 Why Shells Can Be Better Than Washers

10.7.3 The Shell Method: Integrating with Respect to y

10.8 Arc Lengths and Functions

10.8.1 An Introduction to Arc Length

10.8.2 Finding Arc Lengths of Curves Given by Functions

10.9 Work

10.9.1 An Introduction to Work

10.9.2 Calculating Work

10.9.3 Hooke's Law

10.10 Moments and Centers of Mass

10.10.1 Center of Mass

10.10.2 The Center of Mass of a Thin Plate

Supplementary notes

   Pumping Out a Tank

Exercises 10.7.1 through 10.10..2

Chapter 10 Homework

Chapter 10 Test

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Chapter 11: Differential Equations

11.1 Separable Differential Equations

11.1.1 An Introduction to Differential Equations

11.1.2 Solving Separable Differential Equations

11.1.3 Finding a Particular Solution

11.1.4 Direction Fields

11.2 Growth and Decay Problems

11.2.1 Exponential Growth

11.2.2 Radioactive Decay

Calculus Lab 4: Slope Field

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Chapter 12: L’Hopital’s Rule and Improper Integrals  

12.1 Indeterminate Quotients

12.1.1 Indeterminate Forms

12.1.2 An Introduction to L'Hôpital's Rule

12.1.3 Basic Uses of L'Hôpital's Rule

12.1.4 More Exotic Examples of Indeterminate Forms

12.2 Other Indeterminate Forms

12.2.1 L'Hôpital's Rule and Indeterminate Products

12.2.2 L'Hôpital's Rule and Indeterminate Differences

12.2.3 L'Hôpital's Rule and One to the Infinite Power

12.2.4 Another Example of One to the Infinite Power

12.3 Improper Integrals

12.3.1 The First Type of Improper Integral

12.3.2 The Second Type of Improper Integral

12.3.3 Infinite Limits of Integration, Convergence, and Divergence

Supplementary notes

   Extra Remarks on Improper Integrals

Exercises 12.1.1 through 12.3.3

Chapter 12 Homework

Chapter 12 Test

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Chapter 13: Math Fun

   13.1 The Close of Calculus I

   13.1 Paradoxes

   13.2 Sequences

Exercises 13.1.1 through 13.1.2

AP Calculus BC Midterm Exam II

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Chapter 14: An Introduction to Calculus II

14.1 Introduction and Review of differential Calculus

Chapter 15: Techniques of Integration

15 Techniques of Integration

15.1 Integration Using Tables

15.1.1 An Introduction to the Integral Table

15.1.2 Making u-Substitutions

15.2 Integrals Involving Powers of Sine and Cosine

15.2.1 An Introduction to Integrals with Powers of Sine and Cosine

15.2.2 Integrals with Powers of Sine and Cosine

15.2.3 Integrals with Even and Odd Powers of Sine and Cosine

15.3 Integrals Involving Powers of Other Trigonometric Functions

15.3.1 Integrals of Other Trigonometric Functions

15.3.2 Integrals with Odd Powers of Tangent and Any Power of Secant

15.3.3 Integrals with Even Powers of Secant and Any Power of Tangent

15.4 An Introduction to Integration by Partial Fractions

15.4.1 Finding Partial Fraction Decompositions

15.4.2 Partial Fractions

15.4.3 Long Division

15.5 Integration by Partial Fractions with Repeated Factors

15.5.1 Repeated Linear Factors: Part One

15.5.2 Repeated Linear Factors: Part Two

15.5.3 Distinct and Repeated Quadratic Factors

15.5.4 Partial Fractions of Transcendental Functions

Exercises 1.1.1 through 15.5.4

Discussion 5: Applications of Calculus

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15.6 Integration by Parts

15.6.1 An Introduction to Integration by Parts

15.6.2 Applying Integration by Parts to the Natural Log Function

15.6.3 Inspirational Examples of Integration by Parts

15.6.4 Repeated Application of Integration by Parts

15.6.5 Algebraic Manipulation and Integration by Parts

15.7 An Introduction to Trigonometric Substitution

15.7.1 Converting Radicals into Trigonometric Expressions

15.7.2 Using Trigonometric Substitution to Integrate Radicals

15.7.3 Trigonometric Substitutions on Rational Powers

15.8 Trigonometric Substitution Strategy

15.8.1 An Overview of Trigonometric Substitution Strategy

15.8.2 Trigonometric Substitution Involving a Definite Integral: Part One

15.8.3 Trigonometric Substitution Involving a Definite Integral: Part Two

15.9 The Calculus of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

15.9.1 More Calculus of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Supplementary notes

   Trigonometric Substitution

   The center of Mass: Centroid

Exercises15.6.1 through 15.9.1

Whiteboard Lab 3: Calculator Techniques on Integration

Chapter 15 Homework

Chapter 15 Test

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Chapter 16: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates

16.1 Understanding Parametric Equations

16.1.1 An Introduction to Parametric Equations

16.1.2 The Cycloid

16.1.3 Eliminating Parameters

16.2 Calculus and Parametric Equations

16.2.1 Derivatives of Parametric Equations

16.2.2 Graphing the Elliptic Curve

16.2.3 The Arc Length of a Parameterized Curve

16.2.4 Finding Arc Lengths of Curves Given by Parametric Equations

16.3 Understanding Polar Coordinates

16.3.1 The Polar Coordinate System

16.3.2 Converting between Polar and Cartesian Forms

16.3.3 Spirals and Circles

16.3.4 Graphing Some Special Polar Functions

16.4 Polar Functions and Slope

16.4.1 Calculus and the Rose Curve

16.4.2 Finding the Slopes of Tangent Lines in Polar Form

Exercises 16.1.1 through 3.4.2

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16.5 Polar Functions and Area

16.5.1 Heading toward the Area of a Polar Region

16.5.2 Finding the Area of a Polar Region: Part One

16.5.3 Finding the Area of a Polar Region: Part Two

16.5.4 The Area of a Region Bounded by Two Polar Curves: Part One

16.5.5 The Area of a Region Bounded by Two Polar Curves: Part Two

Exercises 16.5.1 through 16.5.5

Chapter 16 Homework

Chapter 16 Test

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AP Calculus BC Midterm Exam III

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Chapter 17 Sequences and Series

17.1 Sequences

17.1.1 The Limit of a Sequence

17.1.2 Determining the Limit of a Sequence

17.1.3 The Squeeze and Absolute Value Theorems

17.2 Monotonic and Bounded Sequences

17.2.1 Monotonic and Bounded Sequences

17.3 Infinite Series

17.3.1 An Introduction to Infinite Series

17.3.2 The Summation of Infinite Series

17.3.3 Geometric Series

17.3.4 Telescoping Series

17.4 Convergence and Divergence

17.4.1 Properties of Convergent Series

17.4.2 The nth-Term Test for Divergence    

17.1 Sequences

Exercises 17.1.1 through 17.4.2

Calculus Lab 5: Application of Series and Sequence

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17.5 The Integral Test

17.5.1 An Introduction to the Integral Test

17.5.2 Examples of the Integral Test

17.5.3 Using the Integral Test

17.5.4 Defining p-Series

17.6 The Direct Comparison Test

17.6.1 An Introduction to the Direct Comparison Test

17.6.2 Using the Comparison Test

17.7 The Limit Comparison Test

17.7.1 An Introduction to the Limit Comparison Test

17.7.2 Using the Limit Comparison Test

17.7.3 Inverting the Series in the Limit Comparison Test

Exercises 17.5.1 through 17.7.3

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17.8 The Alternating Series

17.8.1 Alternating Series

17.8.2 The Alternating Series Test

17.8.3 Estimating the Sum of an Alternating Series

17.9 Absolute and Conditional Convergences

17.9.1 Absolute and Conditional Convergence

17.10 The Ratio and Root Tests

17.10.1 The Ratio Test

17.10.2 Examples of the Ratio Test

17.10.3 The Root Test

17.11 Polynomial Approximations of Elementary Functions

17.11.1 Polynomial Approximation of Elementary Functions

17.11.2 Higher-Degree Approximations

Discussion 6: Sequence and Series (History and the concept of infinity)

Exercises 17.8.1 through 17.11.2

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17.12 Taylor and Maclaurin Polynomials

17.12.1 Taylor Polynomials

17.12.2 Maclaurin Polynomials

17.12.3 The Remainder of a Taylor Polynomial

17.12.4 Approximating the Value of a Function

17.13 Taylor and Maclaurin Series

17.13.1 Taylor Series

17.13.2 Examples of the Taylor and Maclaurin Series

17.13.3 New Taylor Series

17.13.4 The Convergence of Taylor Series

Supplementary note

 Taylor and Maclauring Polynomial and Series and Lagrange Formula for the Remainder

17.14 Power Series

17.14.1 The Definition of Power Series

17.14.2 The Interval and Radius of Convergence

17.14.3 Finding the Interval and Radius of Convergence: Part One

17.14.4 Finding the Interval and Radius of Convergence: Part Two

17.14.5 Finding the Interval and Radius of Convergence: Part Three

17.15 Power Series Representations of Functions

17.15.1 Differentiation and Integration of Power Series

17.15.2 Finding Power Series Representations by Differentiation

17.15.3 Finding Power Series Representations by Integration

17.15.4 Integrating Functions Using Power Series

Exercises 17.12.1 through 17.13.4

Exercises 17.14.1 through 17.15.4

Chapter 17

Homework

Chapter 17 Test

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Chapter 18 Differential Equations

18.1 Solving a Homogeneous Differential Equation

18.1.1 Separating Homogeneous Differential Equations

18.1.2 Change of Variables

18.2 Solving First-Order Linear Differential Equations

18.2.1 First-Order Linear Differential Equations

18.2.2 Using Integrating Factors

Supplementary Note:

   Euler’s Method

Chapter 19 Vector Calculus and Geometry of R2 and R3

19.1 Vectors and the Geometry of R2 and R3

19.1.1 Coordinate Geometry in Three Dimensional Space

19.1.2 Introduction to Vectors

19.1.3 Vectors in R2 and R3

19.1.4 An Introduction to the Dot Product

19.1.5 Orthogonal Projections

19.1.6 An Introduction to the Cross Product

19.1.7 Geometry of the Cross Product

19.1.8 Equations of Lines and Planes in R3

19.2 Vector Functions

19.2.1 Introduction to Vector Functions

19.2.2 Derivatives of Vector Functions

19.2.3 Vector Functions: Smooth Curves

19.2.4 Vector Functions: Velocity and Acceleration

Exercises 18.1.1 through 18.2.2

Discussion 7: Differential Equations

Whiteboard Lab 4: Calculator Techniques on Differential Equations

Chapter 18

Homework

Exercises 19.1.1 through 19.2.4

Chapter 18 Test

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