Learning objectives
Basic notions of calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals). The student should be able to plot the graph of a function, and to handle standard integration methods
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
Limits for sequences. Differential and integral calculus for real functions of one real variable
Full programme
Sets and numbers. Basic set theory, operations between sets. Number systems: N, Z, Q, R, C. Representation of real numbers on a line; maximum, minimum, supremum, infimum of a set of real numbers; integer part and absolute value of real numbers; powers and roots. Complex numbers in various forms.
Functions: injective, surjective and bijective functions. Composition of functions; inverse function. Graphs. Real functions of one real variable. Monotonic functions. Powers with real exponent. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Angles; trigonometrical functions. Cardinality.
Sequences and series. Limits of sequences. Numeric series and convergence.
Limits and continuity. Limits of real functions of one real variable; properties. Continuity of real functions of one real variable; properties of continuous functions.
Differential calculus. Derivative and its geometric interpretation. Derivation rules (sum, product, ratio, inverse); chain rule; derivatives of the elementary functions. Relative and absolute maxima and minima; stationary points; monotony and the sign of the derivative. Main theorems (Fermat, Rolle, Lagrange aka mean-value, De l'Hopital); higher order derivatives; Taylor series development. Graphs.
Integral calculus. Primitive of a function defined in an interval; indefinite integrals. Geometric interpretation. Main properties. Fundamental theorem of the integral calculus. Integration techniques: by parts, by substitution; integration of rational functions.
Bibliography
M. Bertsch, R. Dal Passo, L. Giacomelli, Analisi Matematica, Mc Graw-Hill
Teaching methods
Traditional lecture. Detailed exercises
Assessment methods and criteria
Written and oral tests, that will confirm that the studenit is really able to deal with the basic notions of calculus (limits, derivatives and integrals of real functions of one real variable)
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