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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A sequence, limiting value |
1
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Limit of a sequence, convergent and divergent sequences |
1
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Increasing and decreasing sequences, monotonic sequences |
1
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Bounded sequences. Properties of limits |
1
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Theorem about bounded and monotonic sequences. |
1
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Cauchy sequence. The Cauchy Theorem (criterion). |
1
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Limit of a function. Properties of limits. |
1
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The first remarkable limit. |
1
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The Cauchy criterion for the existence of a limit of a function. |
1
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Second remarkable limit. |
1
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Find a limit of a sequence |
2
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Find a limit of a function |
2
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Section 2
Activity Type |
Content |
Is Graded?
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A plane curve is given by , . Find |
1
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the asymptotes of this curve; |
1
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the derivative . |
1
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Derive the Maclaurin expansion for up to . |
1
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Differentiation techniques: inverse, implicit, parametric etc. |
2
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Find a derivative of a function |
2
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Apply Leibniz formula |
2
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Draw graphs of functions |
2
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Find asymptotes of a parametric function |
2
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Section 3
Activity Type |
Content |
Is Graded?
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Find the indefinite integral . |
1
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Find the length of a curve given by , . |
1
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Find all values of parameter such that series converges. |
1
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Integration techniques |
2
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Integration by parts |
2
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Calculation of areas, lengths, volumes |
2
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Application of convergence tests |
2
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Calculation of Radius of convergence |
2
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