2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MATH0131 Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 2)

20 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 equivalent.

This module is mutually exclusive with

MATH0111

Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 1)

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

A basic Pure Maths course for students who have not done A-level Mathematics. This module consists of the lectures of MATH0111 supplemented by extra classes, and is a version suitable for students who need extra support.

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; elementary algebraic manipulation; 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. This module consists of the lectures of MATH0111 supplemented by extra classes and is intended for poorly prepared students. A student will be placed on one of Versions 1 or 2 after consultation with either his or her parent department and/or with 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	22	2.00	44.00
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Private study hours			134.00
Total Contact hours			66.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	.	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

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	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

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 website

Last updated: 31/03/2009

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