Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Bansud Campus
Poblacion, Bansud Oriental Mindoro


I. Course Title: DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
Course Code: MATH 2073
Course Credit: 3 units

II. Course Description: This course provides both in-depth review of functions and
an introduction to differential calculus. In particular, limits,
continuity and derivatives are introduced as tools used to
analyze the behavior algebraic, exponential, logarithmic
and trigonometric functions.
III. Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to:
1. Grasp a thorough knowledge and understanding of functions, limit and
continuity.
2. Determine the derivative of algebraic and transcendental functions
3. Apply the derivative in real-life situations.
4. Solve some mathematical problems using the differentials.
5. Find the derivatives n parametric form
6. Be familiar with partial differentiation.

IV. Course Content

First Grading
TOPICS Time Allotment
Orientation
I. Functions, Limits and Continuity 6 hours
A. Functions
B. Functional Notation
C. The Algebra of Function
D. Composition of Functions
E. Limits
F. Limits and Infinity
G. Continuity

II. The Derivative 6 hours
A. Average Rate of Change
B. Instantaneous Rate of Change
C. Slope of Secant and Tangent line
D. Techniques of Differentiation
E. Chain Rule
F. Implicit Differentiation

III. Differentiation of Algebraic Functions 5 hours
A. Review of the Techniques of Differentiation
B. Implicit Functions
C. Parametric equations
D. The derivative of a function
E. Inverse Function
F. Higher Derivative

IV. Applications 5 hours
A. Tangents and Normal to Plane Curves
B. Polynomial Functions
C. Maxima and Minima Problems
D. Related Rates
E. Rectilinear Motion

V. The Differential 5 hours
A. Definition, The Differential
B. Formulas for Differential
C. Applications of Differential

VI. Trigonometric Functions 5 hours
A. The Sine and cosine Functions
B. Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
C. Applications of Trigonometric
D. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

VII. Inverse Trigonometric Functions 5 hours
A. Definitions and Limitations
B. Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
C. Application of Trigonometric Functions

VIII. Logarithmic and Exponential Functions 5 hours
A. The Exponential Functions
B. The logarithmic Functions
C. Derivative of Exponential Functions
D. Derivative of Logarithmic Functions
E. Applications
F. Hyperbolic Functions
G. Inverse hyperbolic Functions

IX. Indeterminate Forms 5 hours
X. Partial Differentiation 5 hours

V. Strategies
1. Lecture Method
2. Board work
3. Seat work/Homework
4. Cooperative Learning
5. Brainstorming

VI. Course Requirement

Assignments
Board works
Seat works
Participation/Recitation
Quizzes
Midterm and Final Examinations

VII. Reference
Feliciano and Uy, Differential and Integral Calculus, Merriam and Webster Bookstore
Inc., 1983
Love, C. et. al., Differential and Integral Calculus, 6
th
ed.,
Fadrigalan, et.al., Differential Calculus, 2002
Leithold, L, The Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 7
th
ed., Harper and Row, Publishers Inc.





VIII. Grading System

1 1
Final Grade = (First Grade) + (Second Grade)
2 2

Where:
2 1
First Grade = (Class Standing before ME) + (Midterm Examination);
3 3

2 1
Second Grade = (Class Standing after ME) + (Final Examination)
3 3