MA-183 Calculus 1
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Lars Niclas Larson
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Mathematics, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Fundamental algebra and trigonometry. Real numbers and elementary theory about open and closed sets, limits, properties of continuous functions, derivation, techniques to find antiderivatives of elementary functions, integration and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Examples of applications.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
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explain and apply central concepts connected to functions of one real variable.
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account for important results and relations between concepts.
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use the most common methods in elementary calculus connected to concepts as limits, continuity, derivative and integral.
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apply and justify some central results of calculus.
Examination requirements
Approved attendance in the course
Approved required assignments. (see Canvas for more information)
Teaching methods
Lectures, group work and compulsory submissions. Requirements for minimum 70% compulsory participation. The subject has an expected scope of work of around 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written 5 hour exam under supervision. Graded grade.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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MA-163 – Calculus 1 | 10 |
MA-168 – Mathematics for Biologist | 10 |
MA-100 – Calculus 1 | 10 |