American University of Madaba: Nehma Al-Tawil
American University of Madaba: Nehma Al-Tawil
AUM
Faculty of Science
Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2016-2017
1. Course Specifics
3. Course Components
Resources:
Text book:
References:
1.Calculus, by Anton, 8th edition
2. Calculus, by J. Stewart
3. Calculus, by Smith &Minton.
On line Resources:
1. Web site: www.pearsonhighered.com/thomas
2. MyMathlab Online Course
3. MathXL Exercise Builder
Course Description:
The course starts with Functions as fundamental tool for calculus, their definition and graph, and
operations on functions, and the concept of inverse function are presented along with a survey of most useful
algebraic and transcendental functions like polynomials, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic. Then
limits of functions and their rules are given. The derivative and its various meanings and rules of
differentiation with applications in graph sketching and optimization. An introduction to integration is given
including definite and indefinite with the substitution rule. Hyperbolic functions and inverse hyperbolic
functions along with their derivatives and anti-derivatives are introduced.
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American University of Madaba
AUM
Faculty of Science
Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2016-2017
Teaching Methods:
The structure of this course is elaborated throughout lectures, homework and exams.
Assessment Instruments
Mark
Exam 1 25%
Midterm 25%
Quizzes, Homework and Participation 10%
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American University of Madaba
AUM
Faculty of Science
Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2016-2017
Course Policies
University regulations are applied to this course, regarding class attendance; punctuality, exams,
late submissions; absence with permission; penalties for cheating; and policies for assignments
and projects if any. Students should be aware of all those in addition to other rules and
regulations stated and described in the students handbook.
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