MATH 647 : Foundations of Calculus I
Course Code MATH 647
Course Title Foundations of Calculus I
Online Offers No offers currently scheduled.
Last offer: Fall 2020
Course Location Online
Credit Weight 0.5
Course Description

This course will explore the foundations of differential calculus, the role of rigour in mathematics, and the use of sophisticated mathematical software. Topics include: A brief primer on logic and proof, axiom of choice and other ideas from set theory, convergence of sequences and the various forms of the completeness axiom for R, detailed study of limits, continuity and the Intermediate Value Theorem, fundamentals of differentiation and the importance of linear approximation, role of the Mean Value Theorem, the nature and existence of extrema, Taylor's Theorem and polynomial approximation, MAPLE as a tool for discovery.

Typical terms may not reflect online offerings.
Course Work and Exam Fall 2020 course outline (note 2)
Author(s) Brian Forrest
Requisites
  • Corequisite: MATH 600, 692
System Requirements
  • A computer with Internet access is required for all online and multimodal courses. Please see the System Requirements.
Taught in English
Special Notes 1) This course is only open to students in the Master of Mathematics for Teachers program.
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