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  Course Description
Course Name : Calculus I

Course Code : MT 131

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 8

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALİ ARSLAN ÖZKURT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Expresses theorems related to limits.
Defines continuity and expresses related theorems
Solves problems using some of the properties of continuous functions.
Define and computes derivatives.
Computes some irrational numbers approximately.
Finds the maximum and minimum of functions of one variable and sketches their graphs.
Solves applied maximum and minimum problems.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Defining the concepts of limit, continuity and derivative using properties of real numbers and solve maximum and minimum problems using these concepts. Approximate computation with a prescribed error.

Course Contents : Real Numbers and their properties. Functions. Limit, continuity. Properties of continuous functions. Derivative and its applications. Sketching graphs. Finding Maxima and minima. Logarithm, exponential functions, hyperbolic functions. Inverse trigonometric and inverse hyperbolic functions. L´ Hospital´ s Rule and Taylor´s Theorem with remainder.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Numbers, rational and real numbers. Order. Absolute Value, number line, Intervals, inequalities. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
2 Functions, Finding the domain and range. Composition, inverse function, graphs. trigononmetric functions. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
3 Limit of a function of one variable, Limit theorems, One sided limits Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
4 Infinite limits, Indefinite forms, limits at infinity, Continuity Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
5 Limit criterion, Intermediate Value and Maximum-Minimum Theorems. Types of discontinuity. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
6 Derivative, slope of the tangent. Rules of differentiation. Chain Rule Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
7 Higher order derivatives, Implicit differentiation. Differential and approximation using differential. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
8 Rolle´s Theorem, Mean Value Theorem. Finding maxima and minima. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
9 Mid Term Exam Review and Solving Problems Written Exam
10 First derivative Test, Second derivative and convexity. Second derivative test. Asymptotes. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
11 Graphing. Solving applied maxima and minima problems. Derivative of the inverse functions. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
12 Logarithm function, properties of the logarithm Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
13 Exponential function. Properties of the exponential function. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
14 Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Hyperbolic functions, inverse hyperbolic functions. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
15 L´Hospital rule and Taylor´s Theorem with remainder. Applications. Required readings and solving problems Lecturing and discussion
16/17 FINAL EXAM Review and Solving Problems WRITTEN EXAM


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Analize Giriş Cilt I ; Fikri Akdeniz, Yusuf Ünlü, Doğan Dönmez
Required Course Material(s)  http://math.cu.edu.tr/ddonmez/MT131.htm


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Is able to prove Mathematical facts encountered in secondary school. 5
2 Recognizes the importance of basic notions in Algebra, Analysis and Topology 3
3 Develops maturity of mathematical reasoning and writes and develops mathematical proofs. 2
4 Is able to express basic theories of mathematics properly and correctly both written and verbally 5
5 Recognizes the relationship between different areas of Mathematics and ties between Mathematics and other disciplines. 2
6 Expresses clearly the relationship between objects while constructing a model 5
7 Draws mathematical models such as formulas, graphs and tables and explains them 5
8 Is able to mathematically reorganize, analyze and model problems encountered. 4
9 Knows at least one computer programming language 0
10 Uses effective scientific methods and appropriate technologies to solve problems 0
11 Knows programming techniques and is able to write a computer program 0
12 Is able to do mathematics both individually and in a group. 0
13 Has sufficient knowledge of foreign language to be able to understand Mathematical concepts and communicate with other mathematicians 0
14 In addition to professional skills, the student improves his/her skills in other areas of his/her choice such as in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 203
Total Workload / 25 (h): 8.12
ECTS Credit: 8