ETM1015 Calculus 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETM1015 Calculus 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ETM1015
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After ETM1015
2 units list ETM1015 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In this unit, you will learn several fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques in introductory and intermediate calculus. Specifically, you will be exposed to the fundamental concepts and important theories on sets and functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, integration, elementary matrix algebra including an introduction to matrices and vectors, elementary matrix operations, special matrices, inner products, outer products and norms of vectors, determinants of square matrices, inverse matrices, and using matrix algebra to present and analyse the linear regression model, and sequences and series including sequence, infinite series, the integral test, comparison tests, absolute convergence, the ratio and root tests, alternating series test, conditional convergence, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series.
Upon unit completion, you will develop essential mathematical skills in differentiation, integration and algebraic manipulation which will provide sufficient expertise for use in the subsequent units.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written40%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
compute limits and evaluate the continuity of functions using standard algebraic techniques and other relevant theorems.
- 2
compute indefinite and definite integrals of various types of functions and apply integration to solve problems.
- 3
carry out matrix operations, including inverses and determinants.
- 4
apply the definitions of limits and convergence in the context of sequences and series of real numbers, and compute limits of sequences involving several types of elementary functions.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ganeshsree Selvachandran
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETM1015?
ETM1015 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ETM1015?
ETM1015 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ETM1020 and ETM2860. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is ETM1015 offered?
In 2025, ETM1015 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETM1015?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETM1015 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.