Mathematics 1C (2013)
LECTURERS: VJ van Zyl/C Remsing (Ms)/AL Pinchuck
Topics
MAT 1C1 (semester 1): Basic concepts (number systems, functions), calculus (limits, continuity, differentiation, optimisation, curve sketching, introduction to integration), propositional calculus, mathematical induction, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, vectors, lines and planes, matrices and systems of linear equations.
MAT 1C2 (semester 2): Calculus (integration, definite and indefinite integrals, applications of integration, improper integrals), complex numbers, differential equations (elementary ordinary differential equations), partial differentiation, sequences and series.
Textbook and Course Material
- Prescribed textbook: Calculus (Early Transcendentals) by Stewart (6th edition, Thomson)
- Course notes and tutorials (with solutions) - departmental handouts
Tutorials
ONE tutorial per week.
Tests/Exams
TWO class tests and ONE final examination (each semester).
Extra resources
Maths Basic Revision - for students needing to revise school mathematics needed for first year mathematics
