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EM 122
Calculus 1
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EM 111 Algebra
EM 112X Trigonometry
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Faculty Information
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Course Description
Everything about the natural world undergoes change, thus a mathematical understanding of change is vital to
understanding the laws of nature. In this course, you will learn calculus as a mathematical tool to describe the
process of change. You will learn how to look at a situation as a mathematical relationship (functions) between a
cause (independent variable) and effect (dependent variable), how to calculate the rate of change (derivative) of
different types of functions (algebraic and transcendental), and how to visualize functions and their derivatives
graphically. Most importantly, you will learn how to apply differential calculus to solve simple practical problems
involving rates of change.
COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)
By the end of the semester, you should be able to:
Alignment to Student Outcomes
CO1: define the behavior of a mathematical function in
The course is introductory to your achievement of the:
terms of its limit and continuity, its derivatives and its
a) ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and
geometric properties;
CO2: obtain the derivatives of algebraic and science to solve engineering problems
transcendental functions; and
CO3: solve problems using knowledge of differential
calculus.
ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
As evidence of having achieved the outcomes, you must undergo assessment of your learning through quizzes and
examinations.
Formative Assessments
Summative Assessments
Homeworks & Short Quizzes (HSQ), Pre-Midterm Exam Midterm Exam (MTEx) & Final Exam (FEx)
(PMEx), Pre-Final Exam (PFEx)
Formative Assessments: To monitor your learning progress, assessment tasks such as (but not limited to) homework
exercises and short quizzes are continually given. These tasks may or may not be graded. Based on how you perform in
these tasks, the teacher gives formative feedback and initiates necessary interventions to keep you right on the learning track.
You must take a Pre-Midterm Exam and a Pre-Final Exam so that the teacher can gage how much help is further needed
and what additional efforts you must make in order to be successful in the Midterm Exam or in the Final Exam.
Summative Assessments. You will take the College-administered Midterm Exam and Final Exam. These are respectively
scheduled within or around the 9th and 18th week of the semester. Your performances in these exams comprise a major part of
the grade that you will earn at the end of the semester. These exams are prepared by an ad hoc Examination Committee
following a prescribed Table of Specifications that is based on the declared course outcomes
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Assessment Rubrics
Rubric for ability to perform mathematical operations & to solve equations
Exceeds Expectations
1.0
The task is worked out to
completion, the steps shown
are mathematically error-free,
and the final result is correct
and expressed in its required
form.
Meets Expectations
2.0
The task is worked out to
completion and steps shown
are mathematically error-free;
the final result is correct but still
requires one or two steps to
bring it to its required form.
Meets Expectations
2.0
An appropriate strategy to
solve the problem is shown but
an incorrect solution is
obtained due to minor
computational or other errors.
Grading System
Your grade for the course is computed based on both formative and summative assessment data. The computation
is detailed below.
Grade Component
Weight
Computation
(5%)
(5%)
(10%)
(30%)
(50%)
HSQ Grade
PMEx Grade
PFEx Grade
MEx Grade
FEx Grade
Total
x 0.05
x 0.05
x 0.10
x 0.30
x 0.50
Grade
CO1
CO1
LEARNING PLAN
Week
Topics
No.
Course Orientation; Review of requisite knowledge
1
Functions and their Graphs
Definitions and illustrations
Classification of functions
Graphs of common functions (linear, quadratic,
cubic, absolute-value, piecewise-defined, step,
etc.)
Even and odd functions
Aids in graphing: intercepts, domain and range,
symmetries and asymptotes
Operations on functions and composition
Modeling relationships as functions
Limits and Continuity
Definition of limits
Theorem on limits
Evaluation of limits
Infinite limits & limits at infinity
Learning Activities
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One-sided limits
Continuity of a function
Derivative of a Function
Definition
CO2
CO3
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO1
CO3
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10
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12
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CO1
CO2
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significance
Partial differentiation and chain rule
Higher-order partial derivatives
Total differential
Total derivative
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Learning Resources
Book References
Larson, R. & Edwards, B.H. (2013) Calculus, 9th ed., Philippines: Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
Edwards, C.H. & Penney, D.E. (2003) Calculus, 6th ed., Singapore: Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd.
Leithold, L. (2002) The Calculus 7, Singapore: Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd.
(You may add more references.)
Online Resources
(Please, indicate the name and url of online sites that you recommend your students to refer to for self-study.)
Course Policies
To the teacher: Declare here the rules and guidelines adopted for your class. This is about classroom management which
may include such concerns on student behavior (attendance, tardiness, classroom behavior, etc.) and student-teacher
transactions (consultation, submission of assignments, etc.).
Approved for
Implementation
Date Approved
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