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Math 1210 -- Calculus pipeline project
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In calculus I have learned how to take limits of
various kinds, I have learned to take derivatives of functions and implicit
derivatives, I have learned to graph based on derivatives, and I have learned
to take average and instant velocities, optimization based on derivatives among
other things. Possible real world applications could be optimizing the speed to
drive a long distance for gas mileage, minimizing the amount of wood in a
construction project or finding out how fast the water drains out of an AR-15
when it is submerged under water. Calculus is a very useful tool in physics and
optimization and finance. While not much calculus is used in computer science
it allows me to think logically and understand complex algorithms. When I am
trying to create a proof I am exercising the same logical analysis and
processes that I need to create a complex regular expression in programs and
create algorithms and pseudo code to develop elaborate programs. Overall I think
taking calculus and other pure mathematics is essential for the process of
software development and engineering.