Course Catalogue

Introductory Calculus for Science ADED12054E

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course provides an introduction to the field of calculus, the mathematical study of continuous change. It particularly focuses on the key skills and ideas essential to Level 1 courses in the Colleges of Science and Engineering and MVLS, and prepares the foundation for further study in integral and multivariable calculus.

Timetable

11 weeks

2-hour lecture per week, on-campus (Tuesday 12.00-14.00)

2-hour seminar per week, on-campus (Wednesday 10.00-12.00; or Wednesday 12.00-14.00; or Thursday 13.00-15.00)

Requirements of Entry

Incoming students on the University of Glasgow's Study Abroad programme.

Excluded Courses

Maths 1 and Maths 1C

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

End-of-lecture multiple choice quizzes, best three of four (10%) (ILOs 1,2 & 3)

2 x 45-minute timed in-class tests (25% each) (ILOs 1,2 & 3)

1 x 60-minute final written exam (40%) (ILOs 1,2 & 3)

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to:

■ Introduce students to the mathematical field of calculus.

■ Develop students' mathematical skills and understanding as necessary for level 1 science courses.

■ Prepare the foundation for further study in integral and multivariable calculus.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Interpret rates of change in relation to the derivative.

■ Use basic rules for calculating derivatives and solve problems using applications of differentiation.

■ Apply basic concepts in integration, demonstrating understanding of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions