Module Details |
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| Title | Calculus I | ||
| Code | MATH101 | ||
| Coordinator |
Professor M Gorbahn Mathematical Sciences Martin.Gorbahn@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2025-26 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
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1. To introduce the basic ideas of differential and integral calculus, to develop the basic skills required to work with them and to apply these skills to a range of problems. 3. To introduce the notions of sequences and series and of their convergence. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Apply key definitions and theorems that underpin the definition of real numbers and the convergence of sequences. |
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(LO2) Apply key definitions and properties that are relevant for simple elementary functions. |
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(LO3) Apply standard notation, definitions and theorems of real analysis. |
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(LO4) Differentiate and integrate a wide range of functions. |
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(LO5) Apply definitions and theorems that underpin the properties of continuous functions. |
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(LO6) Sketch graphs and solve problems involving optimisation and mensuration |
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(LO7) Determine the convergence/divergence of a series. |
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(LO8) Construct proofs of mathematical results in real analysis. |
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(S1) Numeracy |
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Syllabus |
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Properties of subsets of the real numbers including their boundedness, supremum and infimum. Algebraic and trigonometric functions. |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Final Assessment | 120 | 70 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Homework Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 15 | ||||
| Homework Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 15 | ||||