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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