MA 112

Calculus 2
COURSE OUTLINE

1. SEMESTER/YEAR: Semester 2, 2023

2. MODE OF DELIVERY/LOCATION: Face to Face/Online

3. PRE-REQUISITES: Admission into Undergraduate Programme

4. COURSE CO-ORDINATOR: Mr. Sandeep Kumar

5. TEACHING TEAM
Lecturer: Mr. Sandeep Kumar Tutor: TBA
Office: Room A420, Level 4, Building A, ICT Centre Office:
Phone: +679 32 32283 Phone:
Email: [Link]@[Link] Email:
Consultation Hours: TBA Consultation Hours: TBA
Tutor:
Office:
Phone:
Email:
Consultation Hours: TBA

6. LECTURE TIMES & VENUE

Day Time Venue

Mon 6 pm 092-003
TUE 3 pm 092-003
WED 1 pm 092-001
THR 2 pm 092-001
FRI 10 am 092-001
Face to Face students are to attend all lectures.

7. EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name: Dr. MGM Khan, DHoS Teaching and Learning
Phone: +679 32 32 507
Email: [Link]@[Link]

8. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is fundamental to the study of mathematics at USP. It is also a service course for
programmes in Computing Science, Physics and Engineering. The primary goal of this course is to
look at the various applications of definite integration, study the different techniques of
integration, and provide a brief introduction to functions of two or more variables. We also study

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 L`Hopitals rule and discuss limits rigorously. Some applications of derivatives are also considered
and finally we look at infinite series.

9. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the basics of calculus of functions of several variables
2. Identify which part of knowledge would be used to solve a given practical problem
3. Analyze practical problems using learnt knowledge
4. Explain the results for practical problems obtained from using learnt knowledge in
general point of view
5. Demonstrate basic programming skills in Mathematics for the calculations in this course

10. PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written

representations of mathematical ideas;
2. Use classical experimental techniques and modern measurement technology,
including analogue electronics, computer data acquisition, laboratory test
equipment, optics, lasers, and detectors to design experiment, and to properly
communicate the results of their experiment;
3. Communicate verbally, graphically, and/or in writing the results of theoretical
calculations and laboratory experiments in a clear and concise manner that
incorporates the stylistic conventions used by physicists worldwide;
4. Use mathematical reasoning to solve problems and a generalized problem solving
process to work word problems.

11. USP GRADUATE OUTCOMES

The USP graduate outcomes are as follows:

1. Communication: Graduates will be able to communicate ideas clearly and

persuasively in structured formats using language and other modes of communication
that are appropriate for context, audience and specific disciplinary conventions.
2. Creativity: Graduates will extend boundaries of current knowledge in a particular
discipline or profession.
3. Critical thinking and quantitative reasoning: Graduates will be able to evaluate
multiple perspectives and arrive at a reasonable independent judgement based on
evidence.
4. Ethics: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to high ethical standards in
scholarly, professional and socio-cultural practices.
5. Pacific consciousness: Graduates will recognize the cultural heritage and diversity of
Pacific societies for sustainable development in a contemporary environment.
6. Professionalism: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks to
acceptable standards within their profession and occupations.
7. Teamwork: Graduates will work together in a respectful and collaborative manner to
complete tasks within teams to achieve an outcome.

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12. COURSE CONTENT
Focus for Each Week
1 L’Hôpital’s Rule; Limits (Discussed More Rigorously); Related Rates

2 Local linear approximation; differential; The Definition of Area as a Limit; Sigma

Notation; The Definite Integral; The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

3 Evaluating Definite Integrals by Substitution; Logarithmic and Other Functions

Defined by Integrals; Area Between Two Curves

4 Volumes by Slicing; Disks and Washers; Volumes by Cylindrical Shells

5 Length of a Plane Curve; Area of a Surface of Revolution

6 Hyperbolic Functions; Integration by Parts; Integrating Trigonometric Functions

7 Trigonometric Substitutions; Integrating Rational Functions by Partial Fractions

Mid-Semester Break

8 Numerical Integration; Improper Integrals

9 Modeling with Differential Equations; Separation of Variables; Sequences

10 Monotone Sequences; Infinite Series; Convergence Tests

11 The Comparison, Ratio, and Root Tests; Alternating Series; Absolute and Conditional
Convergence

12 Maclaurin and Taylor Polynomials; Maclaurin and Taylor Series; Power Series;
Convergence of Taylor Series

13 Differentiating and Integrating Power Series; Conic Section

14 Functions of Two or More Variables; Limits and Continuity; Partial Derivatives

13. PRESCRIBED TEXT AND OTHER RESOURCES

 Calculus – Early Transcendental by Anton/Bivens/Davis (11th Edition)

OR

You can also use “Anton, Bivens and Davis, Calculus --Early Transcendentals,
10th Edition”.

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 This textbook will be the main reference for this course. The online notes are designed to be
‘almost’ self-contained but still you are strongly recommended to have access to the
textbook. This textbook could also be used for the course MA211 which is the sequel to this
course and worth investing by owing your own copy. Also check with your local Campus as
they would normally lend out copies on a hire basis. Furthermore, note that all the
recommended exercises are taken out from this textbook (Calculus – Early Transcendental
by Anton/Bivens/Davis (10th Edition)).

14. ALIGNMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES, ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENT

The following table demonstrates the alignment of the course learning outcomes to
appropriate activities and assessments and the links to programme and USP graduate
outcomes.
Course Associated Teaching and Assessment Programme USP Graduate
Learning Learning Activities Graduate Outcomes
Outcome Outcomes

1-5 Students are able to answer the Tests, 1-4 1, 3

relevant questions in tutorial assignments,
exercises, lab, assignments, quizzes and
quizzes, topic tests and exams exam
after attending lectures.

15. ASSESSMENT

15.1 ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO

TYPE Weight % Comments Learning Outcomes

Short Tests 28 2 short tests, unrehearsed performed under strict

supervision, with an allocated time of 50 minutes to
respond. 1-4

Rationale
• To test student’s understanding of specific sections
• To provide feedback to students and the lecturer
Weekly 4 A total of eight online weekly quizzes. Quiz will be done
Quizzes individually.
Rationale
• To test students’ understanding & recollection of 1-4
basic concepts from previous lectures in the week
• To provide feedback to the lecturer
• To encourage students to attend lecturer & work
consistently

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 Assignment 8 Two short take home assignments.

Rationale
• To test students’ understanding of specific
1-4
concepts and sections
• To provide feedback to the lecturer and the
student
• To encourage students to work consistently
Tutorial & - Rationale
Lab • Immediate students improvement to lectures and
Attendance tutorial attendance
• Students learn to carry out self and peer
(f2f mode
evaluations
only)

Final Exam 60% A summative assessment mostly on application of concepts

taught during the semester. Performed under strict
supervision, with an allocated time (3hr) to respond. 1-6

15.2 PASSING THE UNIT

In order to be awarded a pass in this unit, students must:
 (All Modes) Achieve at least 40% in the final exam and
 (All Modes) achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in the course and
 (Face to Face Mode) attain minimum of 60% attendance in tutorials, and attain minimum of
60% attendance in lab.
 If you DO NOT comply with these criteria you are automatically deemed to have failed the
course although you will be allowed to attempt all assessments.

16 GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A+ A B+ B C+ C D E
85-100 78-84 71-77 64-70 57-63 50-56 40-49 0-39

17 ASSESSMENT POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

For detailed regulations, please refer to the USP Handbook and Calendar.

Plagiarism, copying materials from other sources without proper referencing and
acknowledge of the source is a serious offence and will be dealt with severely. In the
Regulations Governing Academic Misconduct section of the USP Handbook & Calendar
plagiarism is defined as “the copying of another person’s creative work and using it as one’s
own – without explicitly giving credit to the original creator. Work copied without
acknowledgement from a book, from another student’s work, from the internet or from
any other source”. If lecturer is satisfied that plagiarism has occurred, they will report the
matter to the Head of School. They can reduce marks appropriately. If the matter is seen
as serious enough it can be taken to the Student Disciplinary Committee by the Head of
School.

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18 IMPORTANT DATES

Activity Date/Week Time Weight %

Assignment 1 18/08/2023 (Week 5-Friday) 11:55 pm 4
Short Test 1 24/08/2023 (Week 6-Thursday) 2:00 pm 14
Assignment 2 13/10/2023 (Week 12-Friday) 11.55 pm 4
Short Test 2 20/10/2023 (Week 13-Friday) 10.00 am 14

19 ADDITIONAL COURSE ATTENDANCE

19.1 TUTORIALS (Face to Face Mode Only)
Attendance in tutorials is mandatory to all face-to-face mode students (online mode
students are not included). Students can choose their tutorial sessions by signing up
on the course shell on Moodle. All tutorials start from the second week. The minimum
requirement for tutorial participation is 60%. Tutorial Sheet will be uploaded onto
the MA112 Moodle Shell.

Group Day Time Venue Group Day Time Venue

1 Mon 9 am 093-003 7 Wed 8 am 093-003
2 Mon 10 am 093-003 8 Wed 11 am 093-007
3 Tue 10 am 093-007 9 Thur 12 pm 093-205

4 Tue 11 am 093-007 10 Thur 3 pm 014-014B

5 Tue 2 pm 093-004 11 Fri 1 pm 093-204

6 Tue 4 pm 093-001 12 Fri 4 pm 014-113

Note: All the above sessions may not be available on Moodle for you to select as the number
of sessions depends on number of face-to-face students’ enrolment.

19.2 LABORATORY SESSIONS (Face-to-Face Mode Only)

Attendance in labs is mandatory to all face-to-face mode students (online mode
students are not included). Students can choose their lab sessions by signing up on the
course shell on Moodle. All labs start from the second week. The minimum
requirement for lab participation is 60%. Lab sheet will be uploaded onto the MA112
Moodle Shell. The software and PC will be setup prior to your semester start.
Group Day Time Venue Group Day Time Venue
1 Mon 11 am TL1B 9 Wed 10 am TL1B
2 Mon 12 pm TL1A 10 Thur 12 pm TL1A
3 Mon 12 pm TL1B 11 Fri 12 pm TL1A
4 Mon 1 pm TL1A 12 Fri 1 pm TL1A
5 Mon 2 pm TL1A 13 Fri 2 pm TL1A
6 Tue 12 pm TL1A 14 Fri 4 pm TL1A
7 Tue 12 pm TL1B 15 Fri 5 pm TL1A
8 Wed 10 am TL1A
Note: All the above sessions may not be available on Moodle for you to select as number of

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 sessions depends on number of face-to-face students’ enrolment.

19.3 ONLINE AND REMOTE STUDY WORKS (Online and Remote Study Mode Only)
Online mode students and students studying remotely are strongly encouraged to
attend the weekly one online tutorial session and one online lab session. There may
be no local campus tutorials so it is important that these sessions are taken seriously
as these may be the occasion where online students and students studying remotely
get the chance to meet and ask questions to the tutor in a Face-to-Face manner.
Day Class Time Venue
Mon Tutorial 12 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Tue Tutorial 12 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Wed Tutorial 6 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Thur Tutorial 6 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Thur Lab 1 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Thur Lab 3 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Wed Lab 7 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM
Thur Lab 7 pm (Fiji Time) Via ZOOM

20 STUDENT SUPPORT

20.1 ONLINE HELP & e-Learning INFORMATION

20.1.1 e-Learning
All course materials that will be made available on Moodle, students are encouraged to
print out notes well before time and read through it at least once so that it makes sense
once lectures a delivered.

All information and material will be provided on Moodle share for MA112 Course in the
website: [Link] You may login using your SOLS username and
password.

Students may either call in personally or seek help via email. Any student seeking help
relating to the course via email should include the following:

20.1.2 EMAIL HELP

From: <a valid student ID to be used> (Reason: When we send it to outside mail,
spammers can get hold of our address to send us junk mail and it is very time involving
to scan through all emails)

Subject: <MA112 – xxxxxxx> (This is to ensure that mail filters in my mail client is able
to filter it to the MA112 course folder & I can give priority to your mail. Note we receive
almost 20+ USP related emails apart from student & personal emails!!)

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 Message Body: write concisely what you need to be clarified. Also include your name at
the end. It is an uncourteous gesture not to include the sender’s name.

21 CENTRE for FLEXIBLE LEARNING STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT (SLS) SERVICES

CFL Student Learning Specialists provide you with professional assistance for successful study
and help you develop as an independent active learner. Student Learning Support services are
provided at the Hub. The student support staff will:
 help you to adapt to the new environment and expectations of students at the USP.
 have one-to-one consultations with you to discuss any challenges that you may be
facing in your studies.
 connect you to mentors (study buddies) who will guide you and facilitate group
discussions with other students in your courses.
 conduct special workshops to upskill and equip you for your assessments and
examinations. (e.g. Literature Review, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, etc.) NB
Check your student webmail for advertisements.
 help you unpack and understand your assignments and tutorial questions.
 assist you with English language and mathematics basic skills.
 provide specific assistance for students with disability.
 assist students who are not performing up to par.

SLS staff contacts:

Name Phone Contact Email Office Location

Ms. Jane Kanas (679) 323 1910 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Laucala Campus
Ms. Aluwesi Fonolahi (679) 323 1729 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Laucala Campus
Ms. Afshana Anzeg (679) 323 2264 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Laucala Campus
Ms. Beneteta Robati +686 750 21084 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Kiribati Campus
Mr. Peseti Vea +676 292 40 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Tonga Campus
Ms. Jiupili Simmons +678 888 9218 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Labasa Campus
Ms. Shaleshni Prasad +679 666 6800 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Lautoka Campus
Mr. Isikei Naqaya +688 208 11 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Tuvalu Campus
Ms. Sa’a Finiasi +692 625 7279 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Marshall Is. Campus
Ms. Niseta Buatava +685 216 72 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Alafua Campus
Mr. Waisea Tabua +678 227 48 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Vanuatu Campus
Ms. Paulini Tamaninuve +677 213 07 [Link]@[Link] CFL, Solomon Is. Campus

22 EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
22.1 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to:
 Spend enough time on Moodle and other activities required in the course
 Attend all lectures, workshops, team meetings etc. unless hampered by illness in which
case you must inform your course coordinator and team members.
 Arrange with the team members to work in their own times on the project.
 Maintain proper attire for the laboratory, clothing, shoes etc.
 Facilitate the course coordinator with any proof that he/she was sick and unable to
attend classes or assessment at the earliest possible time to avoid getting a zero mark
for the missed assessment.

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22.2 STUDENT WORKLOAD

TYPE Hours Comments

Tutorial Participation 10.8 Thirteen tutorials
About 2.5 hours to be spent every week to complete the
Tutorial Preparation 35
tutorial exercises
Lecture Participation 46.7 Four lectures of 50 Minutes per week
Quiz Participation 16.0 About 2 hours to prepare and complete each quiz

Laboratory Participation 10.8 Thirteen lab sessions

Laboratory Preparation 10.8 Fifty minutes per lab

Test Participation 1.7 Two tests of fifty minutes each

Test Prep. 38.2 Nineteen hours to be spent preparing for each test
Assignments 15.0 Seven and a half hours to be spent on each assignment
Final Exam Participation 3.0 A 3 hour examination at the end of the semester
The student is expected to spend about 36 hours preparing
Final Exam Preparation 36.0
for the final examination
TOTAL 224

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