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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
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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)