Module: Calculus II

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Calculus II
Module Code	MTH1024 (ITS: MS130)
Faculty	Mathematical Sciences	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module deals with the application of differentiation to max/min problems. The exponential and logarithmic functions are introduced. The course also develops skills in the techniques of integration. Application of integration to area, mean value and r.m.s. are also examined. A very basic introduction to first and second order differential equations is given.

Learning Outcomes

1. Use various integration techniques
2. Solve basic first and second order differential equations
3. Consider various applications of integration
4. Apply differential calculus in different areas of science

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	21227	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Sinead Breen	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
In Class Test	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

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