UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

MAT421 | CALCULUS 1

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Course : Calculus I

Level : Bachelor

Credit Unit : 3

Contact Hour : 4

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Course Status : Core

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Course Outcomes : At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Describe basic concepts and theories related to single-variable calculus. (C2)

2. Solve problems in single-variable calculus (C3)
3. Demonstrate numeracy skill in tasks related to differentiation and integration of single- variable calculus. (C3)

Course Description : This is the first course in calculus series. It starts with topics on functions and graphs, limits and continuity, techniques of differentiation
and integration and its applications.

Syllabus Content : 1. Functions, Limits and Continuity

● Functions

● Operations on Functions

● Graph of Functions

● Limits (An Intuitive Introduction and Computational Approach)

● Continuity

● Limits and Continuity of Trigonometric Functions

2. Differentiation

● An Introduction to the Derivative: Tangent

● Definition of Derivative

● Techniques of Differentiation

● Derivatives of Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

● The Chain Rule

● Implicit Differentiation

● Linear Approximations and Differentials

3. Applications of Differentiation

● Related Rates

● Intervals of Increase and Decrease; Concavity

● First and Second Derivative Tests

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 ● Graphs of Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions; Asymptotes

● Maximum and Minimum Values of a Function

● Applied Maximum and Minimum Problems

● Rolle’s Theorem; Mean-Value Theorem

4. Integration

● Anti-derivatives

● The Indefinite integral

● Integration by Substitution

● Sigma Notation; Area as Limit

● The Definite Integral

● Fundamental Theorems of Calculus

● The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals

5. Applications of Integration

● Area Between Two Curves

● Volumes by Disks and Washer Method

● Volumes by Cylindrical Shell Method

Methods of Instruction : Lecture, tutorial, laboratory and discussion will be conducted in the class.

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Textbook : 1. Stewart,J., Clegg,D., Watson,S.(2021). Calculus: Matric Edition, 9 Edition, Cengage Learning, 2021, ISBN: 9780357113462

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References : 1. Anton, H., Bivens,I.C., Davis,S. (2017), Calculus : Early Transcendentals, 11 Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc,ISBN: 1119248906.
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2. Briggs, W., Cochran, L., Gillet, B., Schulz, E. (2018). Calculus: Single Variable, 3 Edition,Pearson Education (US), ISBN:
0134769783
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3. Larson, R., Edwards,B.H. (2018). Calculus, 11 Edition, Cengage Learning, ISBN: 9781337275347.
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4. Smith,K.J., Daniele, T.M, Strauss, M.J.(2018). Calculus, 7 Edition, Kendall Hunt Publishing, ISBN: 1524971359.
5. Neil,H. (2018). Calculus: A Complete Introduction, Illustrated edition, John Murray Press, ISBN: 1473678447.
Assessment : Final assessment : 50%
● Final Examination Duration: 3 Hours
Continuous assessment : 50%
● Quiz 20%
● Test 20%
● Assignment 10%

SCHEME OF WORK

Week Topics Hours Remark

1. 0 FUNCTIONS, LIMITS AND CONTINUITY

1.1 Functions
▪ Properties of functions
▪ Domain and range

1 ▪ Operations on functions
▪ Graphs (Family) of functions

Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1
1.2 Limits
▪ Introduction (An intuitive approach)
▪ One-sided limit and two-sided limits
▪ Infinite limits and limits at infinity
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▪ Computing limits

Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1

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 ▪ Computing limits: End behavior
1.3 Continuity
▪ Continuity at a point

3 ▪ Limits and continuity of trigonometric functions

Lecture 1

Discussion 2

Tutorial/lab 1

1.0 DIFFERENTIATION

2.1 An Introduction to the Derivative: Tangents

2.2 The Definition of Derivative
▪ Differentiation from the first principle
▪ Differentiability and continuity
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2.3 Techniques of Differentiation
2.4 Derivatives of Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1

2.5 The Chain Rule

2.6 Implicit Differentiation
2.7 Linear Approximations and Differentials
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Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1

3.0 APPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENTIATION

3.1 Related Rates

Lecture 1 QUIZ:
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Discussion 1 1.1-2.7

Tutorial/lab 1

QUIZ 1

Week Topics Hours Remark

3.2 Analysis of Functions I:

▪ Intervals of increasing and decreasing functions
▪ Concavity and inflection points
3.3 Analysis of Functions II:
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▪ Relative maxima and minima

Lecture 1

Discussion 2

Tutorial/lab 1
▪ Critical numbers
▪ First and Second Derivative Test
▪ Graphs of polynomial functions

8 ▪ Graphs of rational functions (linear /linear)

Lecture 1

Discussion 2

Tutorial/lab 1
3.4 Maximum and Minimum Values
▪ Absolute maxima and minima
3.5 Applied Maximum and Minimum Problems

9 3.6 Rolle’s Theorem; Mean Value Theorem GROUP ASSIGNMENT

Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1

4.0 INTEGRATION
4.1 Antiderivatives

10 4.2 The indefinite integral of algebraic functions and trigonometric functions Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
4.3 Integration by Substitution

Lecture 2

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 Discussion 1

Tutorial/lab 1

4.4 Sigma Notation

4.5 Area as a limit and the Definite Integrals
▪ Properties of Definite Integrals
TEST:
11 Lecture 1
3.1-4.3
Discussion 1

Tutorial/lab 1

TEST 1

4.6 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 1

 The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Part 2

 Evaluating Definite Integrals by Substitution

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4.7 The Mean Value Theorem for Integrals

Lecture 1

Discussion 2

Tutorial/lab 1

Week Topics Hours Remark

5.0 APPLICATIONS OF INTEGRATION
5.1 Area Between Two Curves
5.2 Volume: Solids of Revolution

13  Volume by Disks Method

Lecture 1

Discussion 2

Tutorial/lab 1

5.2 Volume: Solids of Revolution

 Volume by Washers Method

5.3 Volume by Cylindrical Shells Method

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Lecture 1.5

Discussion 1.5

Tutorial/lab 1

Lab Assignment
Topics: Functions, Limits and Continuity, Differentiation, and Applications of Differentiation.
A group assignment that requires writing systematic solutions to the calculus problems with the help of a mathematical software such as MAPLE.
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Nama Fakulti: Fakulti Sains Komputer dan Matematik Tahun Mula: 2021
Tahun Semakan: 2026
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