Math 221 | Calculus I | Spring 2026

Calendar
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
No Class No Class No Class Review of Functions Introduction to Limits
Limits and Vertical Asymptotes Evaluating Limits The Tangent Problem
Quiz 1
The Tangent Problem Tangent Line Computations
Definition of Derivative Derivative Calculations Instantaneous Velocity
Quiz 2
Instantateous Velocity and the Derivative The Power Rule for Derivatives
The Sum and Constant Multiple Rules Derivatives Involving Fractional and Negative Exponents The Product and Quotient Rules
Quiz 3
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions The Chain Rule
Chain Rule Examples Implicit Differentiation Exam Review
Quiz 4
Rate of Change
Exam 1
Rate of Change Rate of Change Related Rates Related Rates The Second Derivative, Acceleration
Quiz 5
Continuity Differentiability, Related Rates Review Absolute Maximum and Minimum Values Local Maximum and Minimum Values Intervals of Increasing/Decreasing
Quiz 6
Class canceled due to weather Increasing/Decreasing, Local Extema, and the Derivative Concavity, Inflection Points, and the Second Derivative
Quiz 7
Graphs of Functions
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break
Tests for Local Extrema Applied Optimization Applied Optimization Antiderivatives Antiderivatives
Exam 2
Differential Equations Approximating Areas The Definite Integral Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Properties of the Definite Integral
Quiz 8
The Definite Integral and Area (Part II) The Indefinite Integral U-substitution U-substitution
Area Between Curves
Quiz 9
Volume of a Solid of Revolution Volume of a Solid of Revolution Work by a Variable Force
Hooke's Law, Work Required to Lift Rope The Exponential Function and its Derivative Inverse Functions Exam Review
Exam 3
Logarithmic Functions Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Last Day of Class

Final Exam: Saturday May 9, 1 PM - 3 PM