Department of Chemical Engineering

College of Engineering
Bicol University
Legazpi City

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course: Math 11: Calculus 1

Course Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lec)
Course Objective:
1. Have a review of Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry and Solid Mensuration;
2. Have a working knowledge of the basic concepts of functions and limits;
3. Differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions with ease;
4. Apply the concept of differentiation in solving word problems involving optimization, related rates, and approximation; and
5. Analyze and trace transcendental curves.
*The lecture intends to introduce concepts enumerated and prepare students to solve engineering problems.

COURSE OUTLINE
1. Review of Engineering Mathematics
1.1. Basic and Advanced Algebra
1.2. Trigonometry
1.3. Solid Mensuration
1.4. Analytic Geometry 1LE

2. Functions
2.1. Definitions
2.2. Classification of Functions 5.7. Combinations of Functions
2.3. Domain and Range of a Function 5.8. One-Valued and Many-Valued Functions
2.4. Graph of a Function 5.9. Odd and Even Functions
2.5. Functional Notation 5.10. Special Function Types
2.6. Evaluation of a Function 5.11 Functions as Mathematical Models
3. Continuity
3.1. Definition
3.2. Properties of Continuous Functions
4. Limits
4.1. Notion of a Limit
4.2. Definition
4.3. Properties of Limits
4.4. Operations with Limits
4.5. Evaluation of Limits
4.6. One-Sided Limits 2LE
4.7. Unbounded Functions
5. The Derivative
5.1. Notion of the Derivative
5.2. Definition
5.3. Determination of the Derivative by Increments
5.4. Differentiation Rules
6. The Slope
6.1. Definition of Slope as the Derivative of a Function
3LE
6.2. Determination of the Slope of a Curve at a Given Point
7. Rate of Change
7.1. Average Rate of Change
7.2. Instantaneous Rate of Change
8. The Chain Rule and the General Power Rule
9. Implicit Differentiation
10. Higher-Order Derivatives
11. Polynomial Curves
11.1. Generalities About Straight Lines
11.2. Tangents and Normal to Curves
11.3. Extrema and the First Derivative Test
11.4. Concavity and the Second Derivative Test
11.5. Points of Inflection
4LE
11.6. Sketching Polynomial Curves
12. Applications of the Derivative: Optimization Problems
13. Applications of the Derivative: Related Rates 5LE
14. The Differential
14.1. Definition
14.2. Applications of the Differential—Comparison of Dx and dx
14.3. Error Propagation
14.4. Approximate Formulas
15. Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
15.1. Elementary Properties
15.2. Definition
15.3. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
15.4. Applications
16. Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
16.1. Elementary Properties
16.2. Definition Average Rating Grade
16.3. Graphs of Inverse Trigonometric Functions 100 1.0
16.4. Applications (Including curvature)
98 99 1.1
17. Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
17.1. Elementary Properties 96 97 1.2
17.2. Definition 94 95 1.3
17.3. Graphs of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions 92 93 1.4
6LE
17.4. Applications 90 91 1.5
18. Derivatives of Hyperbolic Functions
88 89 1.6
18.1. Elementary Properties
18.2. Definition 86 87 1.7
18.3. Graphs of Hyperbolic Functions 84 85 1.8
18.4. Applications 82 83 1.9
19. Solution of Equations 80 81 2.0
19.1. Newton’s Method of Approximation
78 79 2.1
19.2. Newton-Raphson Law
20. Transcendental Curve Tracing 76 77 2.2
20.1. Logarithmic and Exponential Functions 74 75 2.3
7LE
21. Parametric Equations 72 73 2.4
70 71 2.5
* This Course Outline may be subjected to changes as may deem necessary.
68 69 2.6
References 66 67 2.7
• Leithold, L., The Calculus, 7th Ed., Mcmillan Publishing, Co., Inc, New York, 2003. 64 65 2.8
• Love, C. and Rainville, E., Differential and Integral Calculus, 7th Ed., Mcmillan Publishing, 62 63 2.9
Co., Inc, New York, 1981. 60 61 3.0
• Other Mathematics and Calculus books 50 59.99 Remedial Exam
Mode of Assessment and Grading System: <50 5.0
Long Exams 70%
Quizzes, Homework, Seatwork 20%
Recitation 10%

FINAL GRADE = 0.70 (Tentative Final Grade)+ 0.3% (Final Exam) = 100%
Passing rate = 60%

Policies Instructor Information

1. Uniform and IDs are required in class. Late students are considered absent.
2. Proper behaviour is expected and everyone must be treated professionally. Engr. Junel Bon Borbo, MSc
3. All Long exams and Finals should be in Green Book. Ask PIChE-JCV for details. DChE Office
4. Should have a percentage needed less than 120% to pass the subject. Zeroes and Negatives will +639985534655
be exempted in the finals. Remedial Exam may or may not be given jbborbo@yahoo.com.
5. If you fail to take a long exam, you are allowed to take it after the last long exam but the coverage
is cover to cover, provided that you have a very valid reason. Quizzes have no remedial exam.
6. Cheating is absolutely prohibited. Anyone caught cheating will automatically fail the subject and Engr. Froilan Arlan A. Bartolome
may be subjected to Disciplinary Action. If anyone is caught cheating, the subsequent exam will DChE Office
doubled in difficulty and will raise the passing percentage by 5%. +639067707945
7. Topics may be assigned and discussed in class. fabartolome1991@gmail.com
8. During major exams, going to restroom are prohibited, unless required. When it is inevitable, only
one person is allowed, and all his belongings will be left in the classroom, including ballpens,
papers, calculators, etc. with inspection of pouches, shoes, and other patches.
9. Results are results. No DRP grade will be given unless you incur the maximum allowable
absences. No normalization of results will be done.