Calculus: Differentiation

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand types of stationary points.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the different types of stationary points.

2. — Be able to differentiate using a range of functions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Differentiate by first principles.

  • 2.2.

    Differentiate using the chain rule.

  • 2.3.

    Differentiate using the product rule.

  • 2.4.

    Differentiate using the quotient rule.

3. — Be able to apply differentiation to solve problems

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Solve problems involving parametric equations.

  • 3.2.

    Solve problems involving implicit differentiation.

  • 3.3.

    Solve problems involving tangents and normals.

  • 3.4.

    Solve problems involving stationary points.