Mathematical Analysis I
- Course name: Mathematical Analysis I
- Code discipline:
- Subject area: ['Differentiation', 'Integration', 'Series']
Short Description
Prerequisites
Prerequisite subjects
Prerequisite topics
Course Topics
Course Sections and Topics
Section |
Topics within the section
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Sequences and Limits |
- Sequences. Limits of sequences
- Limits of sequences. Limits of functions
- Limits of functions. Continuity. Hyperbolic functions
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Differentiation |
- Derivatives. Differentials
- Mean-Value Theorems
- l’Hopital’s rule
- Taylor Formula with Lagrange and Peano remainders
- Taylor formula and limits
- Increasing / decreasing functions. Concave / convex functions
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Integration and Series |
- Antiderivative. Indefinite integral
- Definite integral
- The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
- Improper Integrals
- Convergence tests. Dirichlet’s test
- Series. Convergence tests
- Absolute / Conditional convergence
- Power Series. Radius of convergence
- Functional series. Uniform convergence
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Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
What is the main purpose of this course?
understand key principles involved in differentiation and integration of functions, solve problems that connect small-scale (differential) quantities to large-scale (integrated) quantities, become familiar with the fundamental theorems of Calculus, get hands-on experience with the integral and derivative applications and of the inverse relationship between integration and differentiation.
ILOs defined at three levels
Level 1: What concepts should a student know/remember/explain?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- Derivative. Differential. Applications
- Indefinite integral. Definite integral. Applications
- Sequences. Series. Convergence. Power Series
Level 2: What basic practical skills should a student be able to perform?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- Derivative. Differential. Applications
- Indefinite integral. Definite integral. Applications
- Sequences. Series. Convergence. Power Series
- Taylor Series
Level 3: What complex comprehensive skills should a student be able to apply in real-life scenarios?
By the end of the course, the students should be able to ...
- Take derivatives of various type functions and of various orders
- Integrate
- Apply definite integral
- Expand functions into Taylor series
- Apply convergence tests
Grading
Course grading range
Grade |
Range |
Description of performance
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A. Excellent |
90-100 |
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B. Good |
75-89 |
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C. Satisfactory |
60-74 |
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D. Poor |
0-59 |
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Course activities and grading breakdown
Activity Type |
Percentage of the overall course grade
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Labs/seminar classes |
20
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Interim performance assessment |
30
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Exams |
50
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Recommendations for students on how to succeed in the course
Resources, literature and reference materials
Open access resources
- Zorich, V. A. “Mathematical Analysis I, Translator: Cooke R.” (2004)
Closed access resources
Software and tools used within the course
Teaching Methodology: Methods, techniques, & activities
Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities within each section
Learning Activities |
Section 1 |
Section 2 |
Section 3
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Homework and group projects |
1 |
1 |
1
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Midterm evaluation |
1 |
1 |
0
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Testing (written or computer based) |
1 |
1 |
1
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Discussions |
1 |
1 |
1
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Formative Assessment and Course Activities
Ongoing performance assessment
Section 1
Activity Type |
Content |
Is Graded?
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Question |
A sequence, limiting value |
1
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Question |
Limit of a sequence, convergent and divergent sequences |
1
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Question |
Increasing and decreasing sequences, monotonic sequences |
1
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Question |
Bounded sequences Properties of limits |
1
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Question |
Theorem about bounded and monotonic sequences |
1
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Question |
Cauchy sequence The Cauchy Theorem (criterion) |
1
|
Question |
Limit of a function Properties of limits |
1
|
Question |
The first remarkable limit |
1
|
Question |
The Cauchy criterion for the existence of a limit of a function |
1
|
Question |
Second remarkable limit |
1
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Question |
Find a limit of a sequence |
0
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Question |
Find a limit of a function |
0
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Section 2
Activity Type |
Content |
Is Graded?
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Question |
A plane curve is given by , Find |
1
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Question |
the asymptotes of this curve; |
1
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Question |
the derivative |
1
|
Question |
Derive the Maclaurin expansion for up to |
1
|
Question |
Differentiation techniques: inverse, implicit, parametric etc |
0
|
Question |
Find a derivative of a function |
0
|
Question |
Apply Leibniz formula |
0
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Question |
Draw graphs of functions |
0
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Question |
Find asymptotes of a parametric function |
0
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Section 3
Activity Type |
Content |
Is Graded?
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Question |
Find the indefinite integral |
1
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Question |
Find the length of a curve given by , |
1
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Question |
Find all values of parameter such that series converges |
1
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Question |
Integration techniques |
0
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Question |
Integration by parts |
0
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Question |
Calculation of areas, lengths, volumes |
0
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Question |
Application of convergence tests |
0
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Question |
Calculation of Radius of convergence |
0
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