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Objective 3.01
Explore and interpret the concept of the definite integral.
  • Compute Riemann sums using left, right, and midpoint evaluation points.
  • Find the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums over equal subdivisions.
  • Find the definite integral of the rate of change of a quantity over an interval interpreted as the change of the quantity over the interval.
  • Identify basic properties of definite integrals.
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Objective 3.02
Apply standard techniques of anti-differentiation.
  • Find anti-derivatives following directly from derivatives of basic functions.
  • Find anti-derivatives by substitution of variables. (including change of limits for definite integrals).
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Objective 3.03
Apply and interpret the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
  • Use the Fundamental Theorem to evaluate definite integrals.
  • Use the Fundamental Theorem to represent a particular anti-derivative, and the analytical and graphical analysis of functions so defined.
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Objective 3.04
Define and use appropriate integrals in a variety of applications.
  • Interpret the integral of a rate of change to give accumulated change.
  • Find specific anti-derivatives using initial conditions.
  • Set up and use an approximating Riemann sum or trapezoidal sum and represent its limit as a definite integral.
  • Find the area of a region.
  • Find the volume of a solid with known cross sections.
  • Find the average value of a function.
  • Find the distance traveled by a particle along a line.
  • Solve separable differential equations and use them in modeling. In particular, study the equation y' = ky and exponential growth.
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