Calculus: Differentiation

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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU007967
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand differentiation of functions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Differentiate a polynomial function.
  • 1.2

    Differentiate a trigonometric function.

  • 1.3
    Differentiate a logarithmic function.
  • 1.4

    Differentiate an exponential function.

  • 1.5
    Differentiate a product.
  • 1.6
    Differentiate a quotient.
  • 1.7
    Use the chain rule to differentiate a function.
2

Understand implicit differentiation and parametric equations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Solve problems involving implicit differentiation.
  • 2.2
    Solve problems involving parametric equations.
3

Understand applications of differentiation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Solve problems involving tangents and normal.
  • 3.2
    Solve problems involving stationary points.
  • 3.3
    Solve problems involving maxima and minima.