University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 9.00 am

This module is designed to give students a secure base in elementary calculus to allow them to tackle the mathematics needed in other sciences. Students wishing to do more mathematics will be given a good foundation from which they can proceed to MT1002. Some of the work covered is a revision and reinforcement of material in Scottish Highers and many A-Level syllabuses.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Students must have Higher or A-level mathematics (AS-level mathematics with approval of Head of School)

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you have passed any of MT1003, MT2501-MT5999

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: (5 lectures (x 10 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 5 weeks), 1 examples class (x 5 weeks))

Scheduled learning hours: 60

Guided independent study hours: 145

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 90%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 10%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S Dimoudis
Module teaching staff: Dr Aidan Naughton; Dr Stefania Lisai
Module coordinator email sd307@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Solve standard algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential equations and inequalities
• Appreciate key concepts of university mathematics, such as algebraic manipulation, finite and infinite series, and geometry in the plane
• Analyse the behaviour of elementary functions of one variable, including detailed function graphing
• Differentiate elementary functions and apply differential calculus to some practical problems
• Have a firm knowledge of integral calculus and some facility with techniques of integration