Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE113

CALCULUS I

Course Code
MBGE113
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop the habit of mathematical thinking and be able to think critically and systematically.
  2. Understand the importance of mathematics in their specific fields of study.
  3. Become educated individuals capable of applying mathematics in their respective fields.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students will learn about some basic functions and how to find their limits; the concept of continuity and types of discontinuity; the concept of a derivative and the rules for differentiation; and they will apply this knowledge to solve various problems, such as graphing curves, calculating relative velocity, and optimization.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Some Basic Concepts, Functions and Their Graphs
2nd Week Combination of Functions, Transformations and Trigonometric Functions
3rd Week Exponential Functions, Inverse and Logarithmic Functions, Inverse Trig Functions
4th Week Limit and Limit Rules
5th Week Asymptotes, Drawing the graph of a function roughly
6th Week Continuity and The Mean Value Theorem
7th Week Review, Resitation
8th Week Derivative, Geometric and Physical Interpretation of Derivative
9th Week Differentiation Rules, Chain Rule
10th Week Derivative of Loarithmic and Exponential Functions, Implicit Differentiation
11th Week Related Rates, Intermediate Value Theorem (Quiz)
12th Week First and Second Derivative Tests, Drawing the graph of a function in full detail
13th Week Optimization Problems
14th Week Review, Resitation
Recommended or Required ReadingHass, Heil, Bogacki, Weir, Thomas` Calculus, 15th Edition, Pearson 2023
Lecture Notes by Bahaettin Cengiz
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 5 10
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 14 1.5 21
Preparation for Final exam 1 22 22
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 1 5
Quiz 1 0.5 0.5
Total Work Load121.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.05
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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