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COURSE PRO FORMA

Code KXEX1144

Title Basic Engineering Calculus

Pre-requisite None

Student Learning Time (SLT) 80 hours

Credit 2

Learning Outcomes 1. Describe elementary special functions (e.g. exponential, log, and
trigonometric functions) which arise in engineering.
2. Practice the skills obtained from differential and integral calculus to deal
with models in engineering
3. Use the basic calculus concepts and apply knowledge gained in
subsequent engineering courses or others
Synopsis Functions, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, exponential functions,
logarithmic functions. Concept domain and range of function, graphs of
function, inverse functions, combining functions, composite functions,
rational functions and partial functions.
Limit continuity and differentiation. Concept of limit. Continuity and types of
discontinuity. Derivative of trigonometric and hyperbolic functions.
Increasing and decreasing functions. Implicit differentiation and the chain
rule.
Assessment 40% Continuous Assessments
60% Final Examination

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References 1. Modern Engineering Mathematics, (4 edition),Glyn James
(Edison-Wesley), 2007
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2. Engineering Mathematics, (5 edition), K. A. Stroud and D. J.
Booth (Palgrave), 2007
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3. Further Engineering Mathematics, (3 edition), K. A. Stroud
(MacMillan) 1992
Soft skills Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS3)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1, CT2, CT3)
Team work Skills (TS1, TS2)
Life Long Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)