Engineering Mathematics 1

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The module is an introduction to the Calculus, usually referred to as Single-Variable Calculus. The module commences with a review of the concept of functions with an emphasis on the transcendental functions (i.e. trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions). Thereafter, the basic concepts of limits, differentiation and integration are introduced followed by applications of the differential and integral calculus. The module ends with an introduction to modelling physical problems using first-order differential equations and an analysis of infinite series. Collectively, these foundational mathematics topics will prepare students adequately for the other modules encountered in the first two trimesters and pave the way for Engineering Mathematics 2.