SMA 2101 Calculus I
Limits, continuity and differentiability. Differentiation by first principles and by rule for x n , integral and
fractional n, sums, products, quotients, chain rule, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions of a
single variable. Parametric differentiation. Applications: equations of tangent and normal, kinematics, rates
of change and stationary points. Integration: anti-derivatives and their applications to areas and volumes.
Multimedia University of Kenya
Unit Code& SMA 2101: CALCULUS 1
Name
Prerequisite None
Cohort CITY2S2
Lecturer Marilyn Chepkurui Ronoh
Contact mcronoh1@gmail.com Mobile: 0727 878 308
Purpose
To enable student understand the simple concepts of the scientific method of analysis.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit the student should be able to do the following:-
1. Define and evaluate limits and continuity of functions
2. Differentiate functions of a single variable, Implicit and Parametric differentiation
3. Antiderivatives and application to areas and volumes
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures, practical sessions, group discussions and Tutorials.
Instructional Materials/Equipment
1. Whiteboard
2. Textbooks
3. Computers and Internet.
Course Assessment
Continuous Assessment Tests 30%
End of Semester Examination 70%
Course Content
WEEK TOPIC OUTLINE
WK1 I. Overview of the course Course outline and a brief overview of the course
II. Limits Concept of a Limit
Formal definition of a limit
WK 2 -
Rules for calculating limits
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Methods for calculating limits
Rationalization Method
One sided limits
The first remarkable limit
Limits at infinity
WK 6 - Differentiation Differentiation from first principles
12 Rules of differentiation
Product rule
Quotient rule
Chain rule
L’Hospital’s Rule
Higher order derivatives
Derivatives of trigonometric functions
Implicit Differentiation
CAT
Differentiability theorem
Logarithmic and Exponential differentiation
Indeterminate forms of limits
Parametric differentiation
Applications
WK 12 Applications Antiderivatives- Integration
- 14 Areas and Volumes
Reference Textbooks
1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry by G.B Thomas
2. An introduction to calculus by P.T Vas and J.H Were
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