Introduction to Calculus 1

Instructor: Dr. Trần Hương Lan

 Instructor’s information
• Dr. Trần Hương Lan-Faculty of Applied Science
• Email: lanth@hcmute.edu.vn
• When writing email to me, please put
“Calculus 1-<Subject>” in the subject line.
 Course information
• Course code: MATH132401E
• Course title: Calculus 1
• Number of credits: 3
• Course prerequisite: Calculus 1
• Textbook: Calculus (chapters 1-5), 6th edition,
Strass, Bradley, Smith
 Course website
• Textbook, lecture notes, videos, assignments,
quiz, sample exams: see on the course
webpage
https://fhqlms.hcmute.edu.vn
• You will need a username and a password to
log in.
• The videos are provided as a support and
should not be used as a substitute for
attending class.
 Topics
• Functions and graphs
• The limit of a function
• Continuity
• Derivative of a function
• Rate of change
• Applications of the derivative
• Integral of a function
• Method of integration
• Applications of the integral
• Differential equations
• Numerical integration
 Expected learning outcomes
1. Define, graph, and classify functions; Determine domain and range of a
function; Recognize composite functions; Define inverse functions
2. Decide if a limit exists; compute the limit of a function
3. Decide if a function is continuous; apply continuity theorems
4. Compute the derivative of a function
5. Apply derivative to solve problems related to rate of change
6. Apply derivative to solve problems involving: optimization, linear
approximation, mean value theorem, graph sketching, computing limits
7. Find the antiderivative of a function; define definite integrals; Explain
the relation between definite integrals and antiderivatives
8. Apply integral to solve problems related to motion, area, average value
9. Solve and apply first-order separable differential equations
10. Use numerical techniques to approximate an integral
 Method of study
• Attend class (3 hours a week).
• Ask questions during class.
• Ask questions using FHQLMS forum or send email to
me.
• Attend exercise class (1 hour a week).
• Read content before going to class.
• Do a lot of assignments, quizzes in order to master the
concepts and acquire problem solving skills.
• You must FOLLOW THE FHQLMS page for materials,
quizzes, assignments, extra credit projects.
 What is NOT important?
• Memorizing lots of formulae (materials are allowed
during tests). But you should know WHEN to use
formulae, and HOW.
• Writing down all the decimal digits that the
calculator gives you.
• Taking copy notes on everything I say-unless that
helps you to understand the material. Your
TEXTBOOK contains many more words than I will
explain you during the course.
 Method of assement
• Graded activities:
– Roll call (5%)
– Tests (2 tests=20%)
– Homework (10 sets =20%)
– Quizzes (5%)
– Extra credit projects (up to 10%).
– Final exam (50%)
• Ungraded activities are used to monitor the progress of
students: exercises to be completed during the class,
questions to the students, answer of students question
during class and during office hours.
 General policy
• Absence in class exams or quizzes is not accepted
and students will not have a chance to do them
again.
• Whether an absence is excused or unexcused is
determined solely by the instructor.
• Students are asked to ensure a spirit of complete
honesty and a high standard of integrity.
• There will no tolerance for cheating or plagiarism.
The punishment is determined solely by the
instructor.
 Planning
Week Chapt. Content Week Chapter Content
1 1 Introduction to Calculus 1 7 4 Applications of derivative:
Review of maths curve sketching, mean
value theorem, finding
Functions and graphs
limits
Inverse functions Applications of derivative:
8 5
2 2 Limit of a function optimization
3 3 Continuity Antiderivative
Derivative of a function 9 5 Definite integrals
4 3 Techniques of differentiation Relation between
Rate of change; antiderivative and definite
The chain rule integrals
5 4 Implicit differentiation Review for Test 2
Related rates 10 5 Test 2
Linear approximation Methods of integration
Review for Test 1 Introduction to
6 4 Test 1 differential equations
Applications of derivative: 11 5 Applications of the
extreme values integral
Numerical integration