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MTHS114
Applied Calculus
FACULTY SCIENCES
Study guide compiled by: A Venter
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North-West University.
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August 2017

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
Module information
Module code: MTHS 114
Module name: Applied Calculus
Module credits: 12 credits
This implies that you should spend at least a total of 120
hours to master the outcomes of this module successfully.
NKR level: 5
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Prerequisites
School Mathematics Level 4
(not Mathematical literacy)
Additional requirements to complete the module success-
fully:
Own responsibility for studying
Good time management
Perseverance
Purposeful focus on the goal of achieving the outcomes
Handing in all assessment tasks on time
Sufficient, continuing preparation for tests and exams
Purpose of the Module:
On completion of this module the student will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the
the basic principles and application of the theory of
functions; limits, derivatives and basic integration techniques.
Rasional of the module:
To introduce the student to the function concepts, derivatives of a functions, the integration concept and basic integration
techniques with the focus on the application of the mathematical definitions and theorems.

Module schedule
Functions 1-2 weeks
Limits 1 weeks
Rates of change and definition of a derivative 1 week
Differentiation techniques 2-3 weeks
Application of derivatives 2-3 weeks
Integration concept and basic integration techniques 3 weeks
Module outcomes