Course · MAT 230

Calculus I

A mathematics course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall

Course Description

This course is designed for students intending to continue studies in mathematics. This course includes a thorough treatment of limits leading to the limit definition of the derivative and definite integral. Properties and rules to differentiate and integrate algebraic and transcendental functions and numerous applications of the derivative will be studied. A graphing calculator is required.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall Traditional · 2026-2027: Fall 2 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.

Denise Nunley

2026-2027: Fall 2

Jake Tawney

2026-2027: Fall Traditional

Matthew Balanda

2026-2027: Spring Traditional

Prerequisites

  • See Catalog Prerequisite Notes

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of calculus i as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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