University of Bahrain

Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center

MATHS 121 Course Syllabus

1. Course code: MATHS 121 2. Course title: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

3. College: Science

4. Department: Mathematics

5. Program: B. Sc.

6. Course credits: Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

7. Course NQF Level: 5

8. NQF Credits: 12

9. Prerequisite: None

10. Lectures Timing & Location:

11. Course web page: https://blackboard.uob.edu.bh/ and www.webassign.net

12. Course Instructors:
Sections 1,5,6: Dr. Jasim Ismaeel Email: [email protected]
Section 2: Dr. Ahmed Matar Email: [email protected]
Section 3: Prof. Ahmed Ayache Email: [email protected]
Section 4: Dr. Khalid Amin Email: [email protected]
13. Office Hours and Location: TBA

14. Course coordinator: Dr. Ahmed Matar Email: [email protected]

15. Academic year: 2022-2023

16. Semester: √ First Second Summer
17. Textbook(s):
Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 9th edition, James Stewart (Cengage Learning).
18. References:
a) Thomas' Calculus, Early Transcendentals, 12th edition, Pearson (International
Edition).
b) Paul’s Online Notes at http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu
19. Other learning resources used (e.g. e-Learning, field visits, periodicals, software, etc.):

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

1 Note: Additional information could be added as required by the Instructor, (e.g.,
Policies)
Note: Items shown underlined cannot be changed without the department consent.

QF-20-rev.a.3
 20. Course description (as per the published):
Algebra. Functions and graphs. Trigonometry. Conic sections. Limits and
continuity. Derivatives and integrals. Applications of derivatives which include Mean-Value
Theorem , extrema of functions and optimization. Definite integrals and the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus. Derivatives and integrals of exponential, logarithmic and inverse
trigonometric functions

21. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): Students who successfully complete this
course should be able to:
Mapping to PILOs
CILOs a b c d e f g h i j k
1. Evaluate limits of functions both ✓ ✓ ✓
geometrically and algebraically.
2. Examine continuity of various ✓ ✓
types of functions at a point or on a
set.
3. Find derivatives of explicit and ✓ ✓
implicit functions.
4. Evaluate definite and indefinite ✓ ✓ ✓
integrals.
5. Employ differentiation to describe ✓ ✓
the behavior of functions.
6. Apply derivatives to solve real life ✓ ✓
problems such as optimization and
related rates.
22. Attendance Policy:
Extracts from the University Bulletin regarding withdrawal and enforced withdrawal:
A student’s absence from lectures or classes in excess of 25% of the total assigned session will
result in an automatics withdrawal of the student from the course, regardless of the causes for
his/her absence.
a) A grade of (W) is given to a student who misses 25% or more of the total sessions assigned to
the course if he/she presents a valid excuse for his/her absence.
b) A grade of (WF) is given to a student who misses 25% or more, but with no valid excuse.

23. Academic Honesty and Plagiarism:

All students are expected to follow the specific rules of academic honesty and plagiarism as per The
Regulation of Professional conduct Violations for University of Bahrain Students, decision # 4/2006. Please
refer the UoB website-Deanship of Students Affairs-Guidance Office.
24. University Regulations and Rules:
Kindly refer to the university website http://www.uob.edu.bh/en/ for more regulations and rules.

25. E-learning (Blackboard) Support

The E-learning website includes very helpful training video:
https://uob.edu.bh/our-centers/e-learning-students/

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

2 QF-20-rev.a.3
 26. Course assessment
Assessment Details/ Explanation of Number Weight Date(s)
Type Assessment in relation to
CILOs
HW1 Sec 1.5: CILOs 1
HW2 Sec 2.2: CILOs 1
HW3 Sec 2.3: CILOs 1
HW4 Sec 2.5: CILOs 1,2
HW5 Sec 2.6: CILOs 1
HW6 Sec 2.8: CILOs 1,3
HW7 Sec 3.1: CILOs 2
HW8 Sec 3.2: CILOs 2
HW9 Sec 3.3: CILOs 2
HW10 Sec 3.4: CILOs 2
Online HW11 Sec 3.5: CILOs 2 See the dates on
Homework HW12 Sec 3.6: CILOs 2 22 20%
(Summative) HW13 Sec 3.9: CILOs 3,6 WebAssign
HW14 Sec 3.10: CILOs 2
HW15 Sec 3.11: CILOs 2
HW16 Sec 4.1: CILOs 5
HW17 Sec 4.2: CILOs 5
HW18 Sec 4.3: CILOs 5
HW19 Sec 4.7: CILOs 5,6
HW20 Sec 4.9: CILOs 4
HW21 Sec 5.2: CILOs 4
HW22 Sec 5.3: CILOs 4

Test 1: TBA
Tests TBA
2 40%
(Summative) Test 2: TBA
TBA
Final Exam 10/01/2023
Final Exam
All CILOs 1 40% 11:30-13:30
(Summative)
Comprehensive
Total 25 100%

27. Description of Topics Covered

Topic Title
Description
(e.g. chapter/experiment title)
Chapter 1: Functions and The chapter contains basic properties and operations about
Models functions

Chapter 2: Limits and The chapter is about limits and the definition of the derivative
Derivatives
Chapter 3: Differentiation Rules The chapter is about derivatives. Some applications of
derivatives such as related rates and linearizations are also
given.

Chapter 4: Applications of This chapter discussed some applications of differentiation

Differentiation like describing the behavior of functions and optimization

Chapter 5: Integrals This chapter discusses definite and indefinite integrals

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

3 QF-20-rev.a.3
28. Weekly Schedule

Week Date Topics covered CILOs Teaching Method Assessment

1 18/09/2022 1.1 Four Ways to represent a 1 Lecture & Problem

function solving
1.3 New functions from old Test 1 & Final Exam
functions
1.4 Exponential functions
2 25/09/2022 1.5 Inverse functions and 1 Lecture & Problem
HW 1, HW 2, Test 1
logarithms 1 solving
& Final Exam
2.2 The limit of a function
3 02/10/2022 2.3 Calculating limits using the 2 Lecture &
HW 3, HW4, Test 1
Limit rules Problem solving
& Final Exam
2.5 Continuity
4 09/10/2022 2.6 Limits at infinity 1 Lecture & Problem HW 5, HW 6, Test 1
2.8 The derivative as a function 1,3 solving & Final Exam
5 16/10/2022 3.1 Derivative of Polynomials 3 Lecture & Problem
and Exponential functions 3 solving HW 7, HW 8, Test 1
3.2 The Product and Quotient & Final Exam
Rules
6 23/10/2022 3.3 Derivative of trigonometric 3 Lecture & Problem
HW 9, HW10,
functions 3 solving
Test 1 & Final Exam
3.4 Chain Rule
7 30/10/2022 3.5 Implicit Differentiation 3 Lecture & Problem HW 11, HW 12,
3.6 Derivatives of Logarithmic 3 solving Test 1 & Final
Exam
8 6/11/2022 Midsemester break for Students
(6/11/22-12/11/22)
9 13/11/2022 3.9 Related Rates 3, 6 Lecture & Problem
HW 13, HW14,
3.10 Linear approximations and 3, 6 solving
Test 2 & Final
differentials
10 20/11/2022 3.11 Hyperbolic functions 3 Lecture & Problem HW 15,HW 16 ,
4.1 Maximum and minimum 3 solving Test 2 & Final
values Exam
11 27/11/2022 4.2 The mean value theorem 3 Lecture & Problem
HW 17, HW18, Test
4.3 What derivatives tell us about 3 solving
2 & Final Exam
the shape if the graph
12 04/12/2022 4.3 What derivatives tell us about 3 Lecture & Problem
HW 18, HW 19,
the shape if the graph 3 solving
Test 2 & Final Exam
4.7 Optimization problems
13 11/12/2022 4.7 Optimization problems 3 Lecture & Problem HW 19, HW 20 &
4.9 Antiderivatives 4 solving Final Exam
14 18/12/2022 4.9 Antiderivatives 4 Lecture & Problem HW 20, HW 21 &
5.2 The definite integral 4 solving Final Exam
15 25/12/2021 5.3 The fundamental theorem of 3, 4 Lecture & Problem
Calculus 4 solving HW 22, Final Exam
5.4 Indefinite integral
16 01/01/2023 5.4 Indefinite integral 4 Lecture & Problem
solving Final Exam

17 Final Examinations
07/01/2023 – 17/01/2023

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

4 QF-20-rev.a.3
 29. Course Weekly Reading and Problems

Week Date Section CILOs Examples Exercises

1 18/09/2022 1.1 Four Ways to represent a 1 1,2,3,6- 1-4, 7-18, 33-46,48
function 9,11
1.3 New functions from old 6-9 33-58, 68-71
functions
1.4 Exponential functions 5 1-4, 9-14, 21
25/09/2022 1.5 Inverse functions and 1 1-4,6-10,13 1-20, 23-30, 37-46, 57-60,
2 logarithms 69-74
2.2 The limit of a function 1-6 4-9, 29-40
02/10/2022 2.3 Calculating limits using the Limit 1,2 1-11 1-34, 39-48, 51(a,b), 52(a,b),
3 rules 53-57
2.5 Continuity 1-9 3-5, 13-24, 27-38, 47-49
4 09/10/2022 2.6 Limits at infinity 1 1-11 3,4,13-42
2.8 The derivative as a function 1-7 3-11, 21-32, 57, 63

16/10/2022 3.1 Derivative of Polynomials 3 1-9 1, 3-42, 45, 49-50, 53,

5 and Exponential functions 54(a,b), 59-63, 65, 68, 74-76
3.2 The Product and Quotient Rules 1-5 1-38, 43-50
6 23/10/2022 3.3 Derivative of trigonometric 3 1-7 1-30, 31(a), 32(a), 33(a),
functions 34(a), 35-40, 45-62
3.4 Chain Rule 1-10 1-60, 61(a), 65-70, 74-78
7 30/10/2022 3.5 Implicit Differentiation 3 1-4 1-36, 39-44
3.6 Derivatives of Logarithmic 1-10 2-40, 43-78
8 6/11/2022 Midsemester break for Students
(6/11/22 – 12/11/22)

9 13/11/2022 3.9 Related Rates 3, 6 1-5 3-12, 13-16, 17-19, 22, 33,
35, 47, 49, 50
3.10 Linear approximations and 1 1-4,11-18, 31-36
differentials
10 20/11/2022 3.11 Hyperbolic functions 3 1-2 1-14, 35-46
4.1 Maximum and minimum values 3, 5 1-8 29-48, 51-66
11 27/11/2022 4.2 The mean value theorem 3,5 1-8 15-18, 21, 29-31
4.3 What derivatives tell us about 1-3,5-7 9-41, 45-55
the shape if the graph
12 04/12/2022 4.3 What derivatives tell us about 3,5 1-3,5-7 9-41, 45-55
the shape if the graph 2-8, 13-21, 25-27, 29-32, 37,
4.7 Optimization problems 3,5,6 1-3,5 40, 41-44, 60-63
13 11/12/2022 4.7 Optimization problems 3,5, 6 1-3,5 2-8, 13-21, 25-27, 29-32, 37,
40, 41-44, 60-63
4.9 Antiderivatives 4 1-4,6 1-24, 29-54, 65-70
14 18/12/2022 4.9 Antiderivatives 4 1-4,6 1-24, 29-54, 65-70
5.2 The definite integral 4 8 35-36, 58, 59
15 25/12/2021 5.3 The fundamental theorem of 4 1-9 9-54
Calculus
5.4 Indefinite integral 1-5 5-24, 27-54
16 01/01/2023 5.4 Indefinite integral 4 1-5 5-24, 27-54

17 Final Examinations
07/01/2023 – 17/01/2023

Prepared by:
Date: 13.09.2022

University of Bahrain – Quality Assurance& Accreditation Center - Course Syllabus Form

5 QF-20-rev.a.3