MA111

Calculus I and Linear

Algebra I
COURSE OUTLINE

1. SEMESTER/YEAR: Semester I, 2021

2. MODE OF DELIVERY/LOCATION: Face-To-Face at Laucala and Online at other Campuses

3. PRE-REQUISITES: Form 7 Mathematics or (MAF11 and MAF12)

4. COURSE CO-ORDINATOR:
Name: Dr. Sione Paea Consultation Hours
Office: 3rd Floor, ICT Building A.
Phone:+679 3232349
Email: sione.paea@usp.ac.fj Friday 2-4PM

Consultation hours:
Name: Dr Bibhya Sharma --------------------------------------------
Office: A415 Level 4, ICT Buildg A Monday 3-4PM
Phone: +679 3232069 Thursday 3-4PM
Email: bibhya.sharma@usp.ac.fj

5. TEACHING TEAM (Course Facilitators): TBA

6. LECTURE TIMES & VENUE (Laucala Face-to-Face students only)

DAY TIME ROOM

Monday 1-2 PM 092-001
Wednesday 9-11AM 092-001
Thursday 11AM-12PM 092-001

SATELLITE SESSIONS FOR (online students only)

There are total of five satellite sessions organized for regional campus students (this is
tentative as it can increase/ decrease, please keep a close tab on the news and
announcement forum for more updates) to take advantage of and have queries
addressed during those sessions in regards to course topics and assessments. The
course coordinator will also demonstrate key concepts and test your knowledge to
ensure you have achieved the learning outcomes. Take note of the following session

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 times and please be punctual. The USP Net operator (ITS) should assist you in settling in
for your sessions:

Satellite sessions Time

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7. EMERGENCY CONTACT
Dr. MGM Khan, DHoS – L&T
Office: SCIMS administration, Level 3, A-Block ICT Building
Email: mgm.khan@usp.ac.fj
Phone: (+679) 32 32507
Fax: (+679) 323 1527

8. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines Calculus: limits and continuity; the derivative; exponential,
logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions; integration; and linear algebra: systems of
linear equations; Gaussian elimination; Gauss-Jordan elimination; applications of system of
linear equations; matrices; determinants. Note: Mature students wishing to enter MA111
are required to complete MAF12 if they had not studied or taught Mathematics for at least
a year during the five years prior to enrolment.

9. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcome Associated Activities Assessment
1 Apply different 1 Be able to apply different techniques for solving systems of linear Tests,
techniques for equations to real life problems. Answer the relevant questions in assignments,
solving systems of tutorial exercises, lab, assignments, quizzes, topic tests and quizzes and
linear equations. exams. exam
2 Compute 1 Be able to compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors of square Tests,
eigenvalues and matrices. Answer the relevant questions in tutorial exercises, lab, assignments,
eigenvectors of assignments, quizzes, topic tests and exams. quizzes and
matrices exam
3 Determine the 1 Be able to determine the relationships between the limits, Tests,
relationships derivatives and continuity of functions. Answer the relevant assignments,
between the limits, questions in tutorial exercises, assignments, quizzes, topic tests quizzes and
derivatives and and exams. exam
continuity of 2 Be able evaluate limits, find derivatives and check continuity of
functions. the functions. Answer the relevant questions in tutorial
exercises, assignments, quizzes, topic tests and exams.
4 Apply the 1 Be able to apply the principles of differentiation to solve simple Tests,
principles of real life problems. Answer the relevant questions in tutorial assignments,
differentiation to exercises, tests, labs, assignments and exams. quizzes and
solve simple real exam

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 life problems.
5 Compute 1 Be able compute integration, both as area problems and the Tests,
integration both as technique of substitution. Answer the relevant questions in assignments,
area problems and tutorial exercises, assignments, quizzes, topic tests and exams. quizzes and
the technique of exam
substitution.

10. PROGRAMME GRADUATE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written
representations of mathematical ideas;
2. Use classical experimental techniques and modern measurement technology,
including analogue electronics, computer data acquisition, laboratory test
equipment, optics, lasers, and detectors to design experiment, and to properly
communicate the results of their experiment;
3. Communicate verbally, graphically, and/or in writing the results of theoretical
calculations and laboratory experiments in a clear and concise manner that
incorporates the stylistic conventions used by physicists worldwide;
4. Use mathematical reasoning to solve problems and a generalized problem solving
process to work word problems.

11. USP GRADUATE OUTCOMES

The USP graduate outcomes are as follows:

1. Creativity: Graduates will generate new ideas and approaches to solve problems
2. Communication: Graduates will choose appropriate language and modes of
communication to share ideas and capture understanding
3. Critical thinking: Graduates will evaluate ideas and opinions before forming a
conclusion
4. Ethics: Graduates will apply ethical reasoning to their actions and decisionmaking
5. Pacific consciousness: Graduates will recognize the cultural heritage, and
diversity of Pacific societies
6. Professionalism: Graduates will apply professional principles, values and ethics to
their work
7. Teamwork: Graduates will collaborate with people of diverse perspectives to
achieve goals

12. COURSE CONTENT

Algebra: Introduction to systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination and Gauss-

Jordan elimination methods, applications. Operations with matrices, properties of

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 matrix operations, matrix inverse, elementary matrices. Determinant of matrices,
properties and applications of determinants, introduction to eigenvalues.

Calculus: Introduction to functions, inverse functions exponential and logarithmic

functions, parametric equations; computing limits (intuitive approach), continuity of
trigonometric and inverse functions; tangent lines, derivative functions, techniques of
differentiation, derivatives of transcendental functions; analysis of functions using
derivatives, applied extreme value problems, Newton’s method, Rolle’s and Mean-
Value theorems; integration as an area problem, indefinite integral, integration by
substitution.

13. PRESCRIBED TEXT AND OTHER RESOURCES

Prescribed Text
Calculus – Early Transcendentals by Anton/Bivens/Davis (11th Edition)

Elementary Linear Algebra by Ron Larson (8th Edition)

14. ALIGNMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES, ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENT

The following table demonstrates the alignment of the course learning outcomes to
appropriate activities and assessments and the links to programme and USP graduate
outcomes.

Course Associated Assessment Programme USP Graduate

Learning Teaching and Outcomes Outcomes
Outcome Learning
Activities

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 1 Lectures, Tests, Quizzes, 1-4 1-7
Tutorials, Labs Assignments,
Final Exam
2 Lectures, Tests, Quizzes, 1-4 1-7
Tutorials, Labs Assignments,
Final Exam
3 Lectures, Tests, Quizzes, 1-4 1-7
Tutorials, Labs Assignments,
Final Exam
4 Lectures, Tests, Quizzes, 1-4 1-7
Tutorials, Labs Assignments,
Final Exam
5 Lectures, Tests, Quizzes, 1-4 1-7
Tutorials, Labs Assignments,
Final Exam

15. ASSESSMENT

15.1 ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO

TYPE % Comments Learning
Outcome
Short Test 22 1 short test unrehearsed performed under strict 1-5
supervision, with an allocated time of 90 minutes to
respond.
Rationale
• To test student’s understanding of specific sections
• To provide feedback to students and the teaching
staff
Lab Test 12 2 Lab tests unrehearsed performed under strict 1-5
supervision, with an allocated time of 1 hour to respond.
Rationale
• To test student’s problem solving skills using CAS
• To provide feedback to students and the teaching
staff
Surprise Quizzes 10 Face-to-face mode: A total of eight face-to-face quizzes of 1-5
which best 5 scores will be selected for each student. Quiz
will be done individually.
Online mode: A total of eight online quizzes of which best
5 scores be selected for each student. Quiz will be done
individually.
Rationale
• To test students’ understanding & recollection of
specific concepts from previous lectures in the
week

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 • To provide feedback to the teaching staff
• To encourage students to work consistently
Assignment 6 1 short group assignment (covers weeks 6-9). 1-5
Rationale
• To test understanding of specific concepts and
sections
• To provide feedback to teaching staff and students
• To encourage students to work consistently
• To encourage teamwork
Tutorial & Lab - Rationale 1-5
Attendance • Immediate students improvement to lectures and
(f2f mode only) tutorial attendance
• Students learn to carry out self and peer
evaluations
Final Exam 50 A summative assessment mostly on application of 1-5
concepts taught during the semester. Performed under
strict supervision, with an allocated time (3hr) to respond.

15.2 PASSING THE UNIT

In order to be awarded a pass in this unit, students must:
 Achieve at least 40% in the final exam and
 achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in the course and
 attain minimum of 60% (face to face mode) attendance in tutorials, and
 attain minimum of 60% (face to face mode) attendance in lab.
 If you DO NOT comply with these criteria you are automatically deemed to
have failed the course although you will be allowed to attempt all
assessments.

15.3 GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A+ A B+ B C+ C D E
85-100 78-84 71-77 64-70 57-63 50-56 40-49 0-39

15.4 ASSESSMENT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

For detailed regulations, please refer to the USP Handbook and Calendar.

Plagiarism, copying materials from other sources without proper referencing and
acknowledge of the source is a serious offence and will be dealt with severely. In the
Regulations Governing Academic Misconduct section of the USP Handbook &
Calendar plagiarism is defined as “the copying of another person’s creative work and
using it as one’s own – without explicitly giving credit to the original creator. Work
copied without acknowledgement from a book, from another student’s work, from

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 the internet or from any other source”. If lecturer is satisfied that plagiarism has
occurred, they will report the matter to the Head of School. They can reduce marks
appropriately. If the matter is seen as serious enough, it can be taken to the Student
Disciplinary Committee by the Head of School.

16. IMPORTANT DATES

Activity Date/Week %

Surprise Quizzes Online/F2F Quiz during weekends 10

Lab Test 1 Week 6 6

Test 18/05/2022 (Week 8-Wednesday) 22

Assignment 22/07/2022(Week 13-Wednesday) 6

Lab Test 2 Week 12 6

Total 50

17. ADDITIONAL COURSE ATTENDANCE

17.1 TUTORIALS
Attendance in tutorials is mandatory to all face to face mode students (online mode
students are not included). Students can choose their tutorial sessions by signing up
on the course shell on Moodle which will be available in Week 1. All tutorials start
from the second week.

The minimum requirement for tutorial participation is 60%.

Weekly tutorial sheet will be uploaded onto the MA111 Moodle shell and students
are required to attempt all questions before they attend their tutorial sessions.

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 Group Day Time Room
1 Mon 9 019-104B
2 Mon 10 019-104B
3 Mon 4 014-027
4 Mon 5 093-206
5 Tue 9 014-117
6 Tue 10 014-116
7 Tue 11 093-202
8 Tue 12 019-104A
9 Tue 1 014-116
10 Tue 3 014-115
11 Tue 4 014-014A
12 Wed 11 003-041
13 Wed 12 003-041
14 Wed 2 019-104A
15 Wed 4 014-014B
16 Thur 9 003-041
17 Thur 10 093-201
18 Thur 2 014-115
19 Thur 3 014-115
20 Fri 8 093-203
21 Fri 9 093-202
22 Fri 2 093-208
23 Fri 3 014-009B
Online mode: TUTORIAL TIMETABLE

Please take note of the following online satellite tutorial timetable which will be starting
this week (Week 3) and continue on up to week 13.

Day Time Group Tutor Zoom Link

Cook Is / https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81999474667?
Monday 2.00pm Solomon Is / Prithvi pwd=L1lqUCswYkZsWlh3Z3FXYjI2djNCdz09
Niue
Meeting ID: 819 9947 4667

Tuesday 2.00pm Vanuatu Gaby Passcode: MA111

 
Alafua /Lautoka
/ Marshall Is /
Wednesd 11.00a
Nauru  / Prithvi
ay m
Tokelau /
Tuvalu

Thursday 10.00a Tonga Shabna

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 m m

Shabna
1.00pm Kiribati / Labasa
m

12.00p Shabna
Friday Laucala
m m

NOTE: The above times are based on FIJI TIME.

Please note that if you do not have a zoom on your device then you will have to download
it first.

Very Important Note: Due to a huge number of students enrolling in MA111O, we will only
discuss questions that students will email/message us. Therefore, if you want us to discuss
your questions during the satellite tutorial then email/message us your questions. 

This is an opportunity for students who need additional help. Please make use of this
opportunity to ask questions on tutorials, quizzes, Try me activities, and lecture notes. 

17.2 LABORATORY SESSIONS

Attendance in labs is mandatory to all face to face mode students (online mode
students are not included). Students can choose their lab sessions by signing up on
the course shell on Moodle. All labs start from the second week.

The minimum requirement for lab participation is 60%.

Lab sheet will be uploaded onto the MA111 Moodle Shell. The software and PC will
be setup prior to your semester start.

Group Day Time Room

1 Mon 9 TL3
2 Mon 10 TL3
3 Mon 11 TL3
4 Tue 10 TL3
5 Tue 1 TL3
6 Tue 4 TL3
7 Wed 1 TL3
8 Wed 2 TL3
9 Thur 4 TL3
10 Fri 9 TL3
11 Fri 10 TL3
12 Fri 11 TL3
13 Fri 12 TL3
14 Fri 1 TL3
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Online Mode: LAB TIMETABLE

Please take note of the following online satellite lab timetable which will be starting this week
(Week 3) and continue on up to week 13.

Please take note of the following online satellite lab timetable which will be starting this
week (Week 3) and continue on up to week 13.

Day Time Group Zoom Link

Alafua /Lautoka
/ Marshall Is /
Wednesda
2.00pm Nauru  /
y
Tokelau /
Tuvalu

11.00a
Tonga
m

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86176954750?
pwd=Vk05RHVjbnZYUXhVSU1aM0ZBOElOZz09
12.00p
Vanuatu
m
Meeting ID: 861 7695 4750
Thursday
Passcode: MA111
2.00pm Laucala

Cook Is /
5.00pm Solomon Is / 
Niue

11.00a
Friday Kiribati / Labasa
m

NOTE: The above times are based on FIJI TIME.

Please note that if you do not have a zoom on your device then you will have to download
it first.

Very Important Note: Do install Mathematica into your laptops to use during the lab
sessions, or you can use the computers at your local campuses which already have
Mathematica installed into them. We will be using Mathematica to solve our weekly lab
questions.

17.3 ONLINE WORK

There will be satellite tutorials held for the online students in the region on
Wednesdays from 2 to 3pm (Fiji Time). There are total of five satellite sessions
organized for regional campus students (this is tentative as it can increase/ decrease,
please keep a close tab on the news and announcement forum for more updates) to

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 take advantage of and have queries addressed during those sessions in regards to
course topics and assessments. The course team will also demonstrate key concepts
and test your knowledge to ensure you have achieved the learning outcomes. Take
note of the following session times and please be punctual. The USP Net operator
(ITS) should assist you in settling in for your sessions:

18. STUDENT SUPPORT

18.1 ONLINE HELP & e-Learning INFORMATION

All course materials will be made available on Moodle, students are
encouraged to print out notes well before time and read through it at least
once so that it makes sense once lectures a delivered.
All information and material will be provided on Moodle share for MA111 Course in
the website: http://elearn.usp.ac.fj. You may login using your SOLS username and
password.
Students may either call in personally or seek help via email. Any student
seeking help relating to the course via email should include the following:
From: <a valid student ID to be used> (Reason: When we send it to outside
mail, spammers can get hold of our address to send us junk mail and it is
very time involving to scan through all emails)
Subject: <MA111 – xxxxxxx> (This is to ensure that mail filters in my mail
client is able to filter it to the MA111 course folder & I can give priority to
your mail. Note we receive almost 20+ USP related emails apart from
student & personal emails!!)
Message Body: write concisely what you need to be clarified. Also include
your name at the end. It is an uncourteous gesture not to include the
sender’s name.

18.2 CFL SLS SERVICES

CFL Student Learning Specialists provide you with professional assistance for successful study and
help you develop as an independent active learner. Student Learning Support services are provided
at the Hub. The student support staff will:
 help you to adapt to the new environment and expectations of students at the USP.
 have one-to-one consultations with you to discuss any challenges that you may be facing in
your studies.
 connect you to mentors (study buddies) who will guide you and facilitate group discussions
with other students in your courses.
 conduct special workshops to upskill and equip you for your assessments and examinations.(
e.g. Literature Review, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, etc.) NB Check your student
webmail for advertisements.
 help you unpack and understand your assignments and tutorial questions.
 assist you with English language and mathematics basic skills.
 provide specific assistance for students with disability.
 assist students who are not performing up to par.

SLS staff contacts:

Name Phone Contact Email Office Location

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 Ms. Aluwesi (679) 323 1729 aluwesi.fonolahi@usp.ac.f SLS Hub,
Fonolahi j Laucala Campus
Ms. Afshana (679) 323 2264 afshana.anzeg@usp.ac.fj SLS Hub,
Anzeg Laucala Campus
Jope Takala (679) 323 2598 jope.takala@usp.ac.fj SLS Hub,
Laucala Campus

19. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

19.1 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are expected to:

• Spend enough time on Moodle and other activities required in the course
• Attend all lectures, workshops, team meetings etc. unless hampered by illness in
which case you must inform your course coordinator and team members.
• Arrange with the team members to work in their own times on the project.
• Maintain proper attire for the laboratory, clothing, shoes etc.
• Facilitate the course coordinator with any proof that he/she was sick and unable to
attend classes or assessment at the earliest possible time to avoid getting a zero
mark for the missed assessment.

19.2 STUDENT WORKLOAD

The following table should be taken as a guideline. Students taking the O mode may
have a different variation as they don’t take lab sessions but are expected to spend the
same time on similar relevant activities which will be given out by the Course
Coordinators to supplement their weekly tutorial set of exercises.

TYPE Hours Comments

Tutorial Thirteen tutorials
13.0
Participation
Three hours to be spent every
Tutorial
39.0 week to complete the tutorial
Preparation
exercises
Lecture Four lectures per week
56.0
Participation
Quiz Participation 1.5 Eight 10-12 minute quiz
Laboratory Thirteen lab sessions
13.0
Participation
30 minutes to be spent preparing
Quiz Prep. 4.0
for each quiz
Lab Test Prep. 6.0 3 hours to be spent preparing for

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 each test
Lat Tests 2.0 Two lab tests

Test Participation 1.5 One test

Test Prep. 16.0 In preparation for the test

Five hours to be spent on each
Assignments 10.0
assignment
Final Exam A 3 hour examination at the end
3.0
Participation of the semester
The student is expected to spend
Final Exam
36.0 about 36 hours preparing for the
Preparation
final examination
TOTAL 201.0

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