FC11221 Calculus
Course Outline
Course |
: FC11221 – Calculus |
Core/Specialization |
: Core |
Programme |
: Bachelor of Sciences Honour in Surveying Sciences |
Department |
: Surveying & Geodesy |
Faculty |
: Faculty of Geomatics |
Contact Hours |
: 100 |
Year |
: I |
Semester |
: I |
Prerequisites |
: A/L Combined Mathematics |
Lecturer |
: Mr. T. D. A. Gomesz |
Room No. |
: SF-14 |
Telephone No. |
: 045-3453071 |
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Synopsis
This course is to:
- Provide an understanding of fundamental concepts of calculus and real analysis
- Familiarize students with the concept of Mathematical Logic
Contents
- Mathematical Logic
- Function
- Sequence and series
- Limits and Continuity
- Differentiation
- Functions of Several Variables
- Integration
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course unit, the students should be able to:
No. |
Course Learning Outcome |
Programme Outcome |
Assessment Methods |
1. |
Use concepts of logic to analyze mathematical arguments and apply Boolean algebra in applications |
P01, P05 |
Final Exam/CA |
2. |
understand and apply the concept of a function and its inverse in practical situations |
P01 |
Final Exam/CA |
3. |
interpret the concept of a series as the sum of a sequence, and use the sequence of partial sums to determine convergence of a series |
P01 |
Final Exam/CA |
4. |
understand and find limit, continuity and differentiation of functions |
P01 |
Final Exam/CA |
5. |
use differential calculus to solve simple problems involving optimization and find the anti-derivative (integral) of functions |
P01, P02 |
Final Exam/CA |
6. |
find partial derivatives of several variable functions and use then in application |
P01 |
Final Exam/CA |
7. |
recognize examples and applications in the field of Geomatics |
P02,P05 |
Final Exam/CA |
Student Learning Times (SLT)
Teaching and Learning Activities |
Student Learning Time (hours) |
Directed Learning |
|
Lectures and Student-Centered Learning (SCL) |
28 |
Independent Learning |
|
Home work assignments(HW) |
20 |
Preparation- SCL activities |
20 |
Self Learning (Library and Internet) |
14 |
Revision |
13 |
Assessment |
|
Assignments |
03 |
Final Examination |
02 |
TOTAL (SLT) |
100 |
Teaching Methodology |
Lectures, and individual and group assignments |
References
· Calculus and Analytic Geometry by George B.T. & Finney R.L.
· Multivariable Calculus by Robert T Smith & Roland B Minton
Grading
Continuous Assessments |
|
HW/Tutorial |
10% |
Assignments |
40% |
Final Examination |
50% |
Total |
100% |