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MST10010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Calculus I (MST10010)

Subject:
Mathematical Studies
College:
Science
School:
Mathematics & Statistics
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Matthew Litman
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is an introductory module in Calculus where the basic concepts of function, limit, continuity and derivative are introduced and discussed. There are two main areas of emphasis throughout the course: firstly basic skills in Calculus such as finding limits, differentiating and graph sketching; and secondly the development of a thorough understanding of the basic concepts such as function, limit, continuity and differentiability.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to: Demonstrate that he or she has mastered the techniques of Calculus, for example, find limits, differentiate, and sketch various classes of functions.The student must be able to describe, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of, the concepts introduced in the course (such as function, limit, continuity and differentiability) and explain how these relate to each other.

More generally, students should be able to do the following:

WRITE MATHEMATICS: to recognise, read and correctly use standard mathematical symbols and notation.

QUESTION: They should be able to ask pertinent questions, to decide which questions are relevant, answerable and so on.

UNDERSTAND: They must understand the reasoning behind any methods or procedures they use and be able to demonstrate that understanding.

PRODUCE EXAMPLES: Students must also be able to produce examples themselves, in order to illustrate a definition, show a method, or test boundaries of an idea.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Tutorial

10
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

62
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, tutorials and problem based learning, webwork.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

To take this course you should have achieved at least H4 at Higher Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent. In particular, Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate Mathematics is NOT adequate.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MATH10030 - Maths for Business, MATH10070 - Introduction to Calculus, MATH10130 - Intro to Analysis (E&F), MATH10150 - Maths for Engineers I, MATH10230 - Mathematics for Agriculture I , MATH10250 - Intro Calculus for Engineers , MATH10310 - Calculus for Science, MATH10330 - Calculus in the Phy Sciences, MATH10350 - Calculus (MPS), MATH10400 - Calculus (Online), MATH20130 - Fund. Actuarial Mathematics I


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final exam in person scheduled by Exams office End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Quizzes given each week in tutorials Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Exam (In-person): In-class midterm exam Week 7 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Mrs Catherine Jeffares Tutor
Changhong Li Tutor
Mr Peter Neamti Tutor
Zhe Yu Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Tues 09:00 - 09:50
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