MC300
Level 3 Calculus
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This course is the most academic of all Mathematics courses offered at the college, it is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. The connections among these representations also are important.
Broad concepts and widely applicable methods are emphasized. The focus of the course is neither manipulation nor memorization of an extensive taxonomy of functions, curves, theorems, or problem types. Thus, although facility with manipulation and computational competence are important outcomes, they are not the core of the course.
Broad concepts and widely applicable methods are emphasized. The focus of the course is neither manipulation nor memorization of an extensive taxonomy of functions, curves, theorems, or problem types. Thus, although facility with manipulation and computational competence are important outcomes, they are not the core of the course.
Teacher in Charge
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
For each lesson, every student is expected to bring to class their exercise book, pencil, blue or black biro, red biro, scientific calculator, ruler and pencil. No borrowing of equipment is allowed during assessments. All work must be done in blue or black biro, except graphs and diagrams which can be done in pencil as these are the NZQA regulations. Red biro can be used for marking.
Students are required to pay a fee of $35. To purchase write on homework books
Recommended Prior Learning
Pass in Mathematics Level 2, especially the externally assessed Achievement Standards 91261 (Algebra) and 91263 (Calculus) preferably with at least Merit.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91587 v2 | Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91577 v2 | Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems | 3 |
E |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91579 v2 | Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems | 3 |
E |
6 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91578 v2 | Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems | 3 |
E |
6 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91575 v2 | Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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