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COURSE STRUCTURE
Name of Course: Concepts of Calculus
Course Code: MAT121
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite/co-requisite:
Credit in Mathematics at SPM/UEC level, or minimum Grade C in MAT103 College Algebra
Summary: This course covers basic concepts of plane analytic geometry, limits, continuity,
derivative, maxima and minima, antiderivatives and applications of definite integrals.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:
CLO1: Apply mathematical laws or formulas required for basic concepts of functions, limits
and continuity. (C3, PLO1)
CLO2: Solve a variety of problems on derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals of algebraic,
logarithmic, and exponential function (C3, PLO7)
CLO3: Demonstrate ability in problem solving and critical thinking using differentiation and
integration. (C3, PLO2)
Course Format:
Total Student Learning Time (SLT) (L = Lecture; T = Tutorial; P = Practical; EL = E-Learning) :
Learning Hours Total Student Learning Time
Independent Learning (hr)
L T P EL (hr)
28 14 0 14 64 120
Teaching and Delivery Methods/ Teaching Methodology:
Lectures and Tutorials, delivered in a combination of blended and independent learning
E-Learning provided by INTI makes learning more accessible and convenient for the students. The
blended model utilized by INTI is the integration of E-learning via INTI’s Learning Management
System and the conventional lecturer-led classroom activities. INTI students are required to access
to the online learning materials (additional notes, reading materials, online assessments,
discussion forums and etc.), so as to acquire a complete learning process. This also promotes self-
directed learning in encouraging INTI students to be independent learners
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Syllabus:
Lecture(s) Course Content Outline CLO
Functions, Graphs and Limits
1-6 Functions. The graph of a function. Linear functions. Functional
models. Limits. One-sided limits and continuity. 1
Differentiation: Basic Concepts
7 – 14 The Derivative. Techniques of differentiation. Product and quotient
rules. Higher order derivatives. The chain rule. Marginal analysis 2
and approximations using increments. Implicit differentiation and
related rates.
Additional Applications of the Derivative
15 – 18 Increasing and decreasing functions. Relative extrema. Concavity
and points of inflection. 3
Curve sketching. Optimization; elasticity of demand. Additional
applied optimization.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
19 – 22 Exponential functions. Logarithmic functions.
Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions. 2
Applications: continuous compounding; exponential models. 3
Integration
23 – 26 Antidifferentiation: the indefinite integral. Integration by substitution.
The definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. 2
Applying definite integration: area between curves and average 3
value.
Additional Topics in Integration
27 – 28 Integration by parts. Integral tables. Improper integrals. 2
Student Evaluation:
Continuous Assessment Percentage (%) CLO
1 Test 30 1,2
2 Quiz 20 2
3 Assignment 20 1,3
Final Assessment Percentage (%)
Final Exam 30 2,3
Total 100%
Final exam format:
Duration: 2 hours
Students will be required to:
Section A (70 marks): Answer ALL the THREE short structured-type questions.
Section B (30 marks): Answer ALL the TWO structured-type questions.
Grading Scale:
A+ (96% – 100%), A (90% – 95%), A- (86% – 89%), B+ (82% – 85%), B (78% – 81%), B- (74% –
77%), C+ (70% – 73%), C (65% – 69%), C- (60% – 64%), D+ (55% – 59%), D (50% – 54%), F
(Below 50%)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Final Examination is compulsory. Missed Final Exam will result in F grade.
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Additional Information: NIL
Main Reference(s) Supporting Course:
1. Hoffmann, LD, Bradley, GL, Sobecki, D. &Price, M.Calculus for Business, Economics and
the Social and Life Sciences. 11th ed., McGraw Hill, 2013.
Additional References:
1. Barnett, RA, Ziegler, MR & Byleen, KE. Calculus for Business, Economics, Life Sciences &
Social Sciences. 13th ed., Prentice Hall, 2015.
2. Goldstein, LJ, Schneider, DI, Lay, DC & Asmar, N. Calculus and Its Applications. 14th ed.,
Pearson, 2018.
3. Bittinger, ML, Ellenbogen, DJ & Surgent, S. Calculus and Its Applications. 11th ed., Boston
Pearson, 2016
4. Thomas, GB, Weir, MD & Hass, JR. Thomas’ Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 14th ed.,
Pearson, 2018
