Course Objectives: |
The course aims to teach the concepts of limit, continuity, derivative and integral in functions of one variable and to gain the ability to use these concepts in solving engineering problems. |
Course Content: |
The content of the course consists of functions, graphs, limit, continuity, derivative definition, differentiation rules, chain rule, derivatives of implicit functions, applications of derivatives, definite integral, indefinite integral, applications of integral, transcendental functions. |
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Related Preparation |
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Functions and their graphs , combining functions, shifting and scaling graphs |
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Trigonometric functions, exponential functions, inverse functions and logarithms |
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Rates of change and tangent line to curves, limit of a function and limit laws, one-sided limits, continuity |
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Limits involving infinity, asymptotes of graphs |
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Tangent lines and derivative at a point, the derivative as a function, differentiation rules, the derivative as a rate of change, derivatives of trigonometric functions |
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Chain rule, implicit differentiation |
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Derivatives of inverse functions, derivatives of logaritms and exponential functions, erivatives of inverse trigonometric functions |
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Midterm Exam |
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Extreme values of functions, mean value theorem, monotonic functions and the first derivative test, concavity and curve sketching |
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Concavity and curve sketching, indeterminate forms and L'hopital's rule, applied optimization, antiderivatives |
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Area and estimating with finite sums, sigma notation and limits of finite sums, definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus |
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Indefinite integrals and substitution method, change of variable, area between curves, integrals of natural logarithm and exponential functions |
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Volumes using cross-sections, volumes using cylindrical shells |
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Using basic integration formulas, integration by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitutions, integration of rational functions by partial fractions |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics. |
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Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications. |
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Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field. |
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Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules. |
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5) |
Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level. |
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Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field. |
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Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology. |
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Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view. |
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Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations. |
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Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria. |
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Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation. |
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Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities. |
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