| Calculus I |
| Chapter 2 - Introducing the Pictures |
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The Observable Universe
-- How big is what we can see?
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| Chapter 3 - Approximating Derivatives and Integrals |
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Rich and Poor -- How can we measure economic inequality?
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| Chapter 4 - Algebraic Methods |
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Did Time Start? -- Was there a big bang?
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| Chapter 5 - The Basic Theory |
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The Wealth of Families -- Connecting the Lorenz curve to the wealth curve.
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| Chapter 6 - Modeling Tools |
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The Age of the Universe -- How long ago was the big bang?
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| Calculus II |
| Chapter 7 - Aspects of Integration |
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Measuring the Inequality of Wealth -- Integrating the Lorenz curve.
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| Chapter 8 - Polynomial Approximations |
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Soaking the Rich
-- A flat tax and a tax rebate.
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| Chapter 9 - Infinite Series |
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The End of the Universe -- When will it all end?
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| Chapter 10 - Surfaces |
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Heavy Traffic -- How far back do you have to be from the car in front of you?
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| Chapter 11 - Complex Calculus |
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Fuel -- Should we dig for more oil or turn down the lights? Integrating
exponential functions in the editorial pages of The New York Times.
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