Course Title | Calculus I | ||
Course Code | MH1100-MH110S | ||
Offered | Study Year 1, Semester 1 | ||
Course Coordinators | Tong Ping (Asst Prof) | tongping@ntu.edu.sg | 6513 7457 |
Xia Kelin (Asst Prof) | XIAKELIN@ntu.edu.sg | 6513 7464 | |
Pre-requisites | None | ||
Mutually exclusive | MH110S, MH1800, MH1801, MH1802, MH1805, MH1810, MH1811, CY1601 | ||
AU | 4 | ||
Contact hours | Lectures: 39, Tutorials: 12 | ||
Approved for delivery from | AY 2020/21 semester 2 | ||
Last revised | 25 Nov 2020, 10:49 |
This core mathematical course aims to provide an introduction to the fundamental mathematical concepts (functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals). Computation of derivatives (sum, product, and quotient formulas, chain rule, and implicit differentiation), and application of derivatives to optimization problems and related rates of change problems will also be discussed. This course lays the foundation for more advanced studies in mathematics, physics, engineering, and other related subjects.
Upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
Functions
Introduction to the concept of limit, limit laws, squeeze theorem
Precise definition of limit: the epsilon-delta definition
Limits: Advanced topics such as the uniqueness of the limit, one-sided limits, limits to positive or negative infinity.
Introduction to the concept of continuity, continuous functions and limits, intermediate value theorem
The definition of derivative, continuous and differentiable properties of a function
Differentiation rules, the calculus of the trigonometric functions
Chain rule
The theory of extreme values, mean value theorem
Limits at infinity, curve sketching, Optimization problems
Newton’s method
Antiderivatives
Review
Component | Course ILOs tested | SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes tested | Weighting | Team / Individual | Assessment Rubrics |
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Continuous Assessment | |||||
Lectures | |||||
Assignment 1 | 1, 2, 3 | 1. a 5. a | 10 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Assignment 2 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1. a 5. a | 10 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Mid-semester Quiz | |||||
Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 1. a | 20 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Examination (2 hours) | |||||
Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 1. a | 60 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Total | 100% |
These are the relevant SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes.
1. Competence
a. Independently process and interpret mathematical theories and methodologies, and apply them to solve problems
5. Character
a. Act in socially responsible and ethical ways in line with the societal expectations of a mathematics professional, particularly in relation to analysis of data, computer security, numerical computations and algorithms
Components 2 and 4: Formative feedback written beside your homework solution will be returned to you.
Component 3: Feedback on common mistakes and your midterm test scripts will be provided.
Component 1: An examiner’s report will be issued to give formative feedback on common mistakes.
You will also receive formative feedback for all learning outcomes (including LO 7 tested in the final exam) during weekly tutorial classes from Week 2-Week 13.
Lectures (39 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: |
Tutorials (12 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: Peer Instruction: |
James Stewart, Calculus (8th edition) ISBN: 978-1285740621
Absence due to medical or other reasons
If you are sick and unable to attend a midterm test or missed the deadlines for your assignments, you must:
1. Send an email to the instructor regarding the absence.
2. Submit the original Medical Certificate* to an administrator.
*The Medical Certificate mentioned above should be issued in Singapore by a medical practitioner registered with the Singapore Medical Association.The missed component will not be counted towards the final grade.
Collaboration Policy
Collaboration is encouraged for your homework because peer-to-peer learning helps you understand the subject better and working in a team trains you to better communicate with others in your profession. As part of academic integrity, crediting others for their contribution to your work promotes ethical practice.
You must write up your solutions by yourself and understand anything that you hand in.
If you do collaborate, you must write on your solution sheet the names of the students you worked with. If you did not collaborate with anyone, please explicitly write, “No collaborators." Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism.Use of materials outside the course is strongly discouraged. If you use outside source, you must reference it in your solution.
Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as a student relies on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour Code, a set of values shared by the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are at the core of NTU’s shared values.
As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and applying the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing what is involved in maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You need to actively equip yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the Academic Integrity website for more information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of academic integrity in the course.
Instructor | Office Location | Phone | |
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Xia Kelin (Asst Prof) | SPMS-MAS-05-18 | 6513 7464 | XIAKELIN@ntu.edu.sg |
Tong Ping (Asst Prof) | SPMS-MAS-04-17 | 6513 7457 | tongping@ntu.edu.sg |
Week | Topic | Course ILO | Readings/ Activities |
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1 | Functions | 1 | |
2 | Introduction to the concept of limit, limit laws, squeeze theorem | 1, 2 | |
3 | Precise definition of limit: the epsilon-delta definition | 1, 2, 3 | |
4 | Limits: Advanced topics such as the uniqueness of the limit, one-sided limits, limits to positive or negative infinity. | 1, 2, 3 | |
5 | Introduction to the concept of continuity, continuous functions and limits, intermediate value theorem | 1, 2, 3 | CA 1: Homework 1 |
6 | The definition of derivative, continuous and differentiable properties of a function | 1, 2 | |
7 | Differentiation rules, the calculus of the trigonometric functions | 1, 2 | |
8 | Chain rule | 4 | CA 2: Midterm Test |
9 | The theory of extreme values, mean value theorem | 5 | |
10 | Limits at infinity, curve sketching, Optimization problems | 6, 7 | |
11 | Newton’s method | 6 | CA 3: Homework 2 |
12 | Antiderivatives | 1 | |
13 | Review |