{"id":3759,"date":"2021-05-12T20:24:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T20:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/calculus1\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/"},"modified":"2021-06-08T20:38:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T20:38:55","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/calculus1\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"raw":"Learning Outcomes","rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01225024\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe content, assignments, and assessments for Calculus I are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1ep3NYcAuGzrf7Nv3VR-I8xa_w1NzjkCXi3KgkWq6C6k\/edit#gid=956361054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calculus I Learning Outcomes<\/a>.\r\n<h2>\u00a0Module 1:\u00a0Evaluate the behaviors and graphs of functions<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Manipulate basic functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interpret equations and graphs of the basic classes of functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify trigonometric functions and their features<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Analyze inverse functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Examine exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2:\u00a0Identify and analyze the limits of a function<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Relate the tangent and area problems to differential and integral calculus<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Explain the difference between one-sided, two-sided, and infinite limits<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Evaluate limits by using limit laws and other evaluation techniques<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Discuss continuity at a point and continuity over an interval<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Interpret the epsilon-delta definition of a limit<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: Find the derivatives of various function types<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Interpret the derivative of a function at a point<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Express the derivative of a function as an equation or a graph<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply the differentiation rules to determine a derivative<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain rate of change and its applications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Find the derivatives of trigonometric functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply the chain rule in a variety of situations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate the derivatives of an inverse function and inverse trigonometric functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use implicit differentiation to find derivatives<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Determine the derivative of an exponential or logarithmic function<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4:\u00a0Examine the application of derivative calculation techniques<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain related rates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use linear approximation and differentials<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify extrema and critical points of a function<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interpret the mean value theorem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Evaluate the graph of a function using the first and second derivative test<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify functions with limits and asymptotes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Solve optimization problems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe how L\u2019H\u00f4pital\u2019s Rule is used to evaluate limits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain Newton's Method as an iterative process to approximate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the antiderivative<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Use basic integration techniques to calculate area<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Apply summation rules<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Interpret definite integrals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use the net change theorem<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply substitution to indefinite and definite integrals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Integrate functions involving exponential and logarithmic functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Integrate functions resulting in inverse trigonometric functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Approximate integrals when the antiderivative is impossible to calculate<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6:\u00a0Apply integrals to geometric application, physical application, and modeling problems<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"chapter standard\">Calculate the areas of curved regions by using integration methods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Find the volume of a solid of revolution using various methods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Compare different integration methods for determining volume<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Calculate the arc length of a curve and the surface area of a solid of revolution<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Quantify mass, density, work, force, and pressure using integration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Determine the center of mass in various dimensions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply integration and derivatives to exponential and natural logarithmic functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Apply the exponential growth model to explain real world concepts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use integrals and derivatives to evaluate hyperbolic functions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<section class=\"focusable focusable\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/section>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01225024\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The content, assignments, and assessments for Calculus I are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1ep3NYcAuGzrf7Nv3VR-I8xa_w1NzjkCXi3KgkWq6C6k\/edit#gid=956361054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calculus I Learning Outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Module 1:\u00a0Evaluate the behaviors and graphs of functions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Manipulate basic functions<\/li>\n<li>Interpret equations and graphs of the basic classes of functions<\/li>\n<li>Identify trigonometric functions and their features<\/li>\n<li>Analyze inverse functions<\/li>\n<li>Examine exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2:\u00a0Identify and analyze the limits of a function<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Relate the tangent and area problems to differential and integral calculus<\/li>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Explain the difference between one-sided, two-sided, and infinite limits<\/li>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Evaluate limits by using limit laws and other evaluation techniques<\/li>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Discuss continuity at a point and continuity over an interval<\/li>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Interpret the epsilon-delta definition of a limit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3: Find the derivatives of various function types<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Interpret the derivative of a function at a point<\/li>\n<li>Express the derivative of a function as an equation or a graph<\/li>\n<li>Apply the differentiation rules to determine a derivative<\/li>\n<li>Explain rate of change and its applications<\/li>\n<li>Find the derivatives of trigonometric functions<\/li>\n<li>Apply the chain rule in a variety of situations<\/li>\n<li>Calculate the derivatives of an inverse function and inverse trigonometric functions<\/li>\n<li>Use implicit differentiation to find derivatives<\/li>\n<li>Determine the derivative of an exponential or logarithmic function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 4:\u00a0Examine the application of derivative calculation techniques<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain related rates<\/li>\n<li>Use linear approximation and differentials<\/li>\n<li>Identify extrema and critical points of a function<\/li>\n<li>Interpret the mean value theorem<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the graph of a function using the first and second derivative test<\/li>\n<li>Identify functions with limits and asymptotes<\/li>\n<li>Solve optimization problems<\/li>\n<li>Describe how L\u2019H\u00f4pital\u2019s Rule is used to evaluate limits<\/li>\n<li>Explain Newton&#8217;s Method as an iterative process to approximate<\/li>\n<li>Identify the antiderivative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 5: Use basic integration techniques to calculate area<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Apply summation rules<\/li>\n<li>Interpret definite integrals<\/li>\n<li>Explain the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus<\/li>\n<li>Use the net change theorem<\/li>\n<li>Apply substitution to indefinite and definite integrals<\/li>\n<li>Integrate functions involving exponential and logarithmic functions<\/li>\n<li>Integrate functions resulting in inverse trigonometric functions<\/li>\n<li>Approximate integrals when the antiderivative is impossible to calculate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6:\u00a0Apply integrals to geometric application, physical application, and modeling problems<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"chapter standard\">Calculate the areas of curved regions by using integration methods<\/li>\n<li>Find the volume of a solid of revolution using various methods<\/li>\n<li>Compare different integration methods for determining volume<\/li>\n<li>Calculate the arc length of a curve and the surface area of a solid of revolution<\/li>\n<li>Quantify mass, density, work, force, and pressure using integration<\/li>\n<li>Determine the center of mass in various dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Apply integration and derivatives to exponential and natural logarithmic functions<\/li>\n<li>Apply the exponential growth model to explain real world concepts<\/li>\n<li>Use 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