Class Detail

A modern course stressing conceptual understanding, relevance, and problem solving. The derivative of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions of a single variable is developed and applied to a wide range of problems involving graphing, approximation, and optimization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and MATH 19A, or AM 11A, or AM 15A, or ECON 11A.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 3 or AM 3; or mathematics placement (MP) score of 300 or higher; or AP Calculus AB exam score of 3 or higher.

If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message: UCSC Students - Email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at mathadvising@ucsc.edu for approval to enroll.
Newly Admitted UCSC Students - See the next steps at https://summer.ucsc.edu/summer-edge/choosing-courses/summer-math.html.
Visiting Students - Prerequisite review is waived in the summer. It is in your best interest to take equivalent prerequisite courses.
If this class is a prerequisite for a Session 2 course you want to take, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number anytime after you enroll.

Days & Times	Room	Instructor	Meeting Dates
MWF 09:00AM-11:15AM	Online	Staff	06/23/25 - 07/25/25