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Unit 6: Integration and accumulation of change

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The definite integral is an important tool in calculus. It calculates the area under a curve, or the accumulation of a quantity over time. Riemann sums allow us to approximate integrals, while the fundamental theorem of calculus reveals how they connect to derivatives.
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