2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH0111 Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 1)
10 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Professor C. Read
Email: read@maths.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE Mathematics or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
MATH0131 | Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 3) |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
A basic Pure Maths course for students who have not done A-level Mathematics.Objectives
To teach basic mathematics up to A-level standard. On completion of this module, students will be able to calculate the derivatives of elementary functions and apply this knowledge to problems.Syllabus
Laws of indices including e a+b, logarithms; elementary trigonometry; inverse trigonometric functions; geometry of lines and circles; elementary differentiation, derivatives of powers, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions; basic rules of differentiation; maxima and minima. A student will be placed on one of Versions 1 or 3 after consultation with either his or her parent department and/or the School of Mathematics. In particular, a test of the student's background knowledge may be made.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Example Class | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 67.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | . | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 85.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/05/2009
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