Calculus
Full course description
The aim of this course is to enhance the student’s mathematical skills in order to become a technically well-educated circular engineer. The student deepens their insight in how calculus tools are used in modern society, science and business, while also training their technical problem solving skills.
Course objectives
The course-level objectives (CLOs) are:
A. I can compute limits, derivatives, and integrals.
B. I can analyse functions using limits, derivatives, and integrals.
C. I can recognize appropriate tools of calculus to solve unfamiliar problems.
D. I can apply the tools of calculus to solve problems.
E. I can prove basic theorems and properties of calculus.
F. I can communicate about concepts of calculus.
Recommended reading
The following literature is mandatory:
- Hass, J., Heil, C., Bogacki, P., Weir, M. D., & Thomas, G. B. (2020). University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (Fourth edition in SI units). Pearson Education Limited. (ISBN: 9781292317304.)*
- Lecture slides, see electronic learning platform.
*Numerical solutions to the odd-numbered exercises can be found in the book. In order to obtain worked-out solutions for exercises, the student should attend the (mandatory) tutorials and/or engage on the discussion forum. The coordinating team is not expected to provide any worked-out solutions to the exercises in any other format under any circumstance.
The following literature is recommended:
- Hass, J., Heil, C., Weir, M.D. (2019). Thomas’ Calculus: Early Transcendentals (Fourteenth edition in SI units). Pearson Education Limited. (ISBN: 9781292253114.)
- Adams, R.A., Essex, C. (20). Calculus: A Complete Course (Tenth edition). Pearson. (ISBN: 9780135732588.)