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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH0131 Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 2)
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Professor B Cooper
Email: s.b.cooper@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2010/11
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.This module is mutually exclusive with
| MATH0111 | Elementary Diff Calculus 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 | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 138.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 62.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
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: 01/04/2011
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