Module: Calculus I

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Calculus I
Module Code	MS129 (ITS) / MTH1023 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Mathematical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

This module concentrates on developing the algebraic skills of the student. The course reviews some foundation mathematics involving functions, inequalities, quadratic equations, trigonometric identities and basic differentiation. Enhancing the student's ability to solve mathematical problems lies at the heart of this module.

Learning Outcomes

1. perform standard algebraic manipulations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponents
2. solve basic trigonometric equations
3. graph functions using the first and second derivatives

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture
Tutorial	12	Tutorial
Independent Study	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Thomas and Finney: 1994, Calculus and analytic geometry,
Anton: 1995, Calculus and analytic geometry,

Other Resources

None