MST10010 Calculus I

Academic Year 2020/2021

This is an introductory module in Calculus where the basic concepts of function, limit, continuity and derivative are introduced and discussed. There are two main areas of emphasis throughout the course: firstly basic skills in Calculus such as finding limits, differentiating and graph sketching; and secondly the development of a thorough understanding of the basic concepts such as function, limit, continuity and differentiability.

(STUDENTS MUST HAVE A LAPTOP COMPUTER.)

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to: Demonstrate that he or she has mastered the techniques of Calculus, for example, find limits, differentiate, and sketch various classes of functions.The student must be able to describe, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of, the concepts introduced in the course (such as function, limit, continuity and differentiability) and explain how these relate to each other.

More generally, students should be able to do the following:

WRITE MATHEMATICS: to recognise, read and correctly use standard mathematical symbols and notation.

QUESTION: They should be able to ask pertinent questions, to decide which questions are relevant, answerable and so on.

UNDERSTAND: They must understand the reasoning behind any methods or procedures they use and be able to demonstrate that understanding.

PRODUCE EXAMPLES: Students must also be able to produce examples themselves, in order to illustrate a definition, show a method, or test boundaries of an idea.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18

Small Group

6

Tutorial

10

Specified Learning Activities

10

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

104

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, tutorials and problem based learning, webwork. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

To take this course you should have achieved at least H4 at Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent. (In particular, Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics is NOT adequate.) Students who have not achieved H4 or higher in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent) but wish to take MST10010 are very strongly recommended to also take MST00050. MST00050 can be taken concurrently with MST10010.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MATH10030 - Maths for Business, MATH10070 - Introduction to Calculus, MATH10130 - Intro to Analysis (E&F), MATH10150 - Maths for Engineers I, MATH10230 - Mathematics for Agriculture I , MATH10250 - Intro Calculus for Engineers , MATH10310 - Calculus for Science, MATH10330 - Calculus in the Phy Sciences, MATH10350 - Calculus (MPS), MATH20130 - Fund. Actuarial Mathematics I


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Various Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

100


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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Name Role
Mrs Catherine Jeffares Tutor