Calculus DCS 406

ZU/WI/7/11
Unit Code: DCS 0406
Unit Title:
CALCULUS
Program(s): DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Lecturer Name: Solomon Rotich
Lecturer Contacts: solomon.rotich@zetech.ac.ke Phone No.0729080602
Consultation Hours Monday 4-6 pm
Credits Units 3 (L=2, P=2), Pre-requisites: DCS 0103,0302
UNIT PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION
To acquire skills of managing rate of change computing systems and developing algorithms ie ecliptic curve
algorithm used in encryption and decryption
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Expected learning outcomes

1. To introduce students to basic concepts of differential calculus

2. To recognize and describe the characteristics of functions expressed algebraically or graphically
3. To determine if a given function has a limit, is continuous, and is differentiable at a certain point or interval
4. To apply the rules and techniques of differentiation
5. To use the derivative and relevant notions to analyze variations in functions and sketch their graphs

TEACHING/LEARNING METHODOLOGY

The following instructional methods will be employed:

1. Lecture’s demonstration of varied concepts and skills
2. Guided group research and practice
3. Class presentation
4. Engaging students in group competition
5. Creating group and cooperative activities in order for students to benefit from working together;

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
1. Audio visual aids:
2. Computers: Hardware and software
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment Type Frequency Percentage
Assignment 2 10%
CATs 2 30%
Final Examination 1 60%
Total 100%

REFFERENCES
Core Textbooks

1. King'oriah, G. K. (2013). Principles of calculus . Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

2. Blackhouse, J. K. (2009). Pure mathematics 2. London: Longman,.
3. Weir, Hass, Thomas' Calculus, Early Transcendentals, Twelfth Edition
4. James Stewart, Calculus (Early Transcendentals), 6th edition published by Thomson Brooks/Cole.

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Recommended Textbooks:

1. Tom. M. Apostol, Calculus Vol. I, J. Wiley & Sons.

2. John Bird Engineering Mathematics, 6th edition

COURSE SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE 10th May -10th Aug 2022

WEEK SUB MODULE UNIT CONTENTS
1 Introduction to differentiaton Functional notation , diferentiation by fisrt
principle, diferentiation by general formulae y=ax n
2 differentiation of sine and cosine functions,
diferentiation of eax and lnax
3 Methods of differentiation Diferentiation of common functions ,
differentation of products , quotient, function rule,
succesive diferentiation
4 Application of diferentiation Rate of change, velocity and accelleration, turning
points, tangents and normal small changes
5 Diferentiation of parametric equations Introduction to parametric equations,
diferentiation in parameters
Assignment 1

6 Differentiation of implicit functions Implicit function differentiation

7 CAT 1
8 Logarithmic differentiation Introduction to logarithmic diferentiation
diferentiation of f(x)x
9 Integral Calculus Standard intergration –introduction to process
intergration , the general solution of integrals of
the form axn,standard integrals , definite integrals
Assignment 2
10 Intergration using algebraic Algebraic substitution , intergration by use of
substitutions by parts algebraic substitution , change of limits , solving
problems of intergration by parts
11 Numerical intergration The trapezoidal rule , the mid ordinate rule
simpsons rule
12 CAT 2

13 Revision

Approval for circulation by:

Unit lecturer name: Solomon Rotich Sign:_________________________

Hod name: Daniel Njeru Sign:_________________________

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