Math and Science Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Ateneo de Naga University

 

COURSE INFORMATION

 

Course Code:               MTHM365

Course Title:                 Advanced Calculus

Credit:                          3 units

Prerequisite(s):              Mathematical Analysis III (MTHM355)

Term:                           Second Semester

School Year:                2004 – 2005

Schedule:                      9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon (F)

Instructor:                     Bernardo R. Marquez, Ph.D.

E-mail:                          bernard@adnu.edu.ph

Consultation Hours:      2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. (TTh)

6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. (Th)

2:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. (F)      

Consultation Venue:      P219

 

Rationale

 

One of the unique characteristics of mathematics is the development of its concepts that cover various cases and situations. The limit of a function, for instance, is equipped with a variety of rules to facilitate its computation in different cases. Another example is the concept of the definite integral which can be extended to deal with situations that are not embraced by its basic definition. Indeterminate forms, improper integrals, sequences, and series are few of the many topics in calculus that illustrate that fundamental tendency of mathematics for a wider coverage of its ideas and methods.

 

Course Description

 

This course deals with special cases on finding limits and evaluating integrals that are not covered by the basic definitions or theorems learned in the series of Mathematical Analysis subjects. In addition, the course also studies how to approximate functions using polynomials and power series. Approximation of functions in this way is then shown to have applications in computing the values of algebraic and transcendental functions and the values of certain integrals. Students are expected to recall much of the material they have taken in their previous calculus subjects.

 

General Objectives

 

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

 

1.

Explain the concepts of an indeterminate form, an improper integral, a sequence, and a series and illustrate them in different cases.

2.

Compute limits involving indeterminate forms, evaluate improper integrals, and solve a variety of problems on sequences and series.

3.

Manifest appreciation of and interest in the various mathematical concepts and recognize their significance in higher branches of mathematics and in other technical sciences.

 

Course Outline

 

Topics/Content Area

Time frame

(in hrs.)

   I. Indeterminate forms and improper integrals

 

A. The indeterminate form 0/0

 

B. Other indeterminate forms

 

C. Improper integrals with infinite limits of integration

 

D. Other improper integrals

 

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 II. Polynomial approximations, sequences, and infinite series

 

A. Polynomial approximations by Taylor’s formula

 

B. Sequences

 

      C. Infinite series of constant terms

 

D. Infinite series of positive terms

 

E. Infinite series of positive and negative terms

 

F. A summary of tests for convergence or divergence of an infinite series

 

G. Power series

 

H. Differentiation and integration of power series

 

 I. Taylor series

 

 J. Power series for natural logarithms and the binomial series

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Note: (1) Four meetings are allotted to the four major examinations.

          (2) Some topics may be deleted or added depending on the available time.

 

Course Requirements

 

            Boardwork, Seatwork, Quizzes, Preliminary Examination, Mid-term Examination, Pre-final Examination,

and Final Examination

 

Grading Procedure

 

            CFRS = 40%CS + 10%PE + 20%ME + 10%PF + 20%FE    

                 CS = 60%Q + 40%BS

 

where:

CFRS

=

Total Converted Final Raw Score

 

CS

=

Class Standing

 

PE

=

Preliminary Examination Raw Score over the Perfect Score

 

ME

=

Mid-term Examination Raw Score over the Perfect Score

 

PF

=

Pre-final Examination Raw Score over the Perfect Score

 

FE

=

Final Examination Raw Score over the Perfect Score

 

Q

=

Total Raw Score in the Quizzes over the Total Perfect Score

 

BS

=

Boardwork\Seatwork Grade

 

Textbook

 

Leithold, Louis. The Calculus. 7th ed. New York: Harper Collins College Publishers, 1996.

 

References

 

Books

 

Anton, Howard. Calculus with Analytic Geometry. 2nd ed. New York: Anton Textbooks, Inc., 1984.

Ash, Carol, and Ash, Robert B. The Calculus Tutoring Book. New York: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 1986.

Auslander, Louis. Calculus: A First Course. Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman, and Company, 1971.

Baumslag, Gilbert, and Baumslag, Benjamin.Calculus. New York: Quantum Publishers, Inc., 1976.

Don Allen, G.; Chui, Charles; and Perry, Bill. Elements of Calculus. Belmont, California: Wadsworth, Inc., 1983.

 

Web Sites

 

                                integrals.wolfram.com

                        www.calculus.net

                        www.ihatecalculus.com

                        www.ima.umn.edu/~arnold/graphics.html

                        www.karlscalculus.org

 

Abridged Version

11-11-04