Module: Calculus I

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Calculus I
Module Code	MTH1023 (ITS: MS129)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Mathematical Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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. 1E14A093-9081-0001-B39D-FBD01D0020C0
2. perform standard algebraic manipulations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponents
5. 1
6. 1E14A093-931D-0001-BCC5-8515EEC01775
7. solve basic trigonometric equations
10. 2
11. 1E14A093-99D4-0001-877A-11DA594317F7
12. graph functions using the first and second derivatives
15. 3

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	11955	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	20%	n/a
Formal Examination	n/a	80%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None