- Course Code
- MA 1002
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr J R Pulham
Pre-requisites
SCE H or GCE A level in Mathematics. This course may not be included in a minimum curriculum with EG 1006.
Overview
A course on the differential and integral calculus starting from Higher grade Mathematics. This course and Algebra (MA 1502) are the mainstream Level 1 courses in Mathematics.
Derivatives: their definition, interpretation and calculation. The inverse trigonometric functions. The exponential and logarithmic functions. Integrals as antiderivatives and as areas. Basic methods of integration. Applications to areas and volumes. Curve sketching and the analysis of maxima and minima. Approximation and Taylor series.
Structure
12 week course - 4 lectures and 1 tutorial per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination paper (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination paper (maximum of 100% resit and 70% resit with 30% in-course assessment).