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MATH 83Technical Calculus

4 credits · Mathematics · Penn State

Math 83 is the third course in an applied mathematics sequence. Math 81; Math 82; Math 83; Math 210; Math 211. It addresses the needs of engineering technology majors, and emphasizes technology and applications. Math 83 is an introduction to differential and integral calculus, with some differential equations. Specific course topics include: limits: derivatives; implicit differentiation; related rates and extrema problems; curve sketching; numerical and symbolic integration; applications of differentiation; and differential equations.

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Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (3 programs).

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