University of the Philippines Los Baños
Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics
MATH 25. Fundamental Calculus
1st Semester AY 2020-2021
COURSE GUIDE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATH 25 covers fundamental concepts, methods, and applications of differential and
integral calculus in one or more variables. This is an entry course for students taking degree
programs related to biological and social sciences. It is expected that you have good
knowledge and understanding of skills and concepts from algebra when taking this course.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course, you should be able to:
1) identify fundamental analytic properties of function of one or more variables;
2) determine limits and continuity of functions of one or more variables;
3) solve for derivative of functions of one or more variables;
4) obtain integral of functions of one or more variables; and
5) apply differentiation and integration to solve real–world problems.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Limits and Continuity
A. Intuitive Notion of Limits
B. Limit Theorems
C. Limits Involving Infinities
D. One-Sided Limits
E. Continuity of a Function
II. Differentiation of Functions of a Single Variable
A. Derivative of a Function
B. Basic Differentiation Rules
C. Higher-Order Derivatives
D. Optimization and Curve Sketching*
F. The Chain Rule
III. Integration of Functions of a Single Variable
A. Antidifferentiation and the Indefinite Integral
B. Integration by Parts
C. The Definite Integral
D. Area of a Plane Region
IV. Calculus of Several Variables
A. Functions of Several Variables
B. Partial Differentiation
C. Extrema of Functions of Two Variable*
D. Lagrange Multipliers
E. Multiple Integration
*supplementary topics
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MODE OF DELIVERY
The First Semester AY 2020-2021 will be delivered remotely. Thus, most of the times, you
will be studying on your own. For MATH 25 Section E4, Google classroom will be used as
the learning management system. Students will receive an invitation to the class through their
UP mail. All materials for the course will be made available through this platform. The
students may also request for the materials by contacting their teacher using the given contact
details.
COURSE MATERIALS
The main materials for the course are as follows:
1. MATH 25 Course Guide
2. MATH 25 Module
3. Weekly Study Guides
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Supplementary books are also provided to help the students in understanding the topics more.
The books are as follows:
1. Active Calculus, which can be downloaded from
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1018&context=books ;
2. MOOCulus, which can be downloaded from mooculus ;
3. Calculus Volume 1, which can be downloaded from
https://d3bxy9euw4e147.cloudfront.net/oscms-
prodcms/media/documents/Calculus_Volume_1_-_WEB_68M1Z5W.pdf ; and
4. Active Calculus Multivariable, which can be downloaded from
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1019&context=books&fbclid=IwA
R2G2NvKNHPz1IZmygzsBmCl4BMiKvbg9-rjRuFD3p_KjeJdnoJNSsAS7PQ .
These materials can be accessed in the google classroom. The student can also request a copy
of the materials from their teacher.
STUDY SCHEDULE
The first meeting will be used for introduction. The following 12 weeks will be used for the
content of the course. Three weeks will be allotted for each Unit as shown in the table below.
The last meeting will be allotted for preparation for the Final Exam.
Week Number Topic Learning Resources Learning Activities
1 Unit 1. Limits and MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Sept. 14- 18) Continuity Week 1 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Intuitive Notion of Limits Online Consultation
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Limit Theorems
2 Limits Involving Infinities MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Sept. 21- 25) Week 2 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Online Consultation
3 One-Sided Limits MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Sept. 28-Oct. 2) Continuity of a Function Week 3 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Unit 1 Problem Set Online Consultation
4 Unit 2. Differentiation of MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Oct. 5- 9) Functions of a Single Week 4 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Variable Online Consultation
Derivative of a Function
Basic Differentiation Rules
Higher-Order Derivatives
5 (Rectilinear Motion) MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Oct. 12- 16) Week 5 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Optimization Online Consultation
(Week 5 Supplementary
Curve Sketching* Study Guide*)
6 The Chain Rule MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Oct. 19- 23) Week 6 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Unit 2 Problem Set Online Consultation
7 Unit 3. Integration of MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Oct. 26- 30) Functions of a Single Week 7 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Variable Online Consultation
Antidifferentiation and the
Indefinite Integral
8 Integration by Parts MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Oct. 26- 30) Week 8 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
The Definite Integral Online Consultation
9 Area of a Plane Region MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Nov. 2- 6) Week 9 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Unit 3 Problem Set Online Consultation
10 Unit 4. Calculus of MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Nov. 9- 13) Several Variables Week 10 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Functions of Several Online Consultation
Variables
Partial Differentiation
11 Extrema of Functions of MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Nov. 16- 20) Two Variable* Week 11 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Online Consultation
Lagrange Multipliers (Week 11 Supplementary
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Study Guide*)
12 Multiple Integration MATH 25 Module and Reading Assignment,
(Nov. 23- 27) Week 12 Study Guide Practice Exercise, and
Unit 4 Problem Set Online Consultation
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Requirements Weight
Exercises 25%
Unit Problem Sets 50%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
Exercises
Exercises will be given weekly which will cover the topics discussed for the week.
Unit Problem Sets
Four Unit Problem Sets will be given which will cover each unit of the course.
Final Exam
The final exam is required and will be scheduled by the Office of the University
Registrar. The final exam will cover all topics discussed in the course.
Please be reminded of this ACADEMIC INTEGRITY clause which will be included in all of
the submissions of requirements.
“As a student of the University of the Philippines, I pledge to act ethically and uphold
the value of honor and excellence.
I understand that suspected misconduct on given assignments/examinations will be
reported to the appropriate office and if established, will result in disciplinary action in
accordance with University rules, policies and procedures. I may work with others only to
the extent allowed by the Instructor.”
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Name: Romeo B. Umali, Jr.
Position: Teaching Associate
Office: Mathematics Division, IMSP, UPLB
Educational Background: MS Mathematics, UPLB Graduate School, on-going
BS Applied Mathematics, UPLB, cum laude
Email Address: rbumali@up.edu.ph
Mobile Number: 0935 616 4217
HOUSE RULES
1. Concern/Consultation
Students can consult through email, messenger chat, or text message. Since I am
handling two MATH 25 classes (and taking MS courses), the following must be
observed in sending a message:
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If via email: To: rbumali@up.edu.ph
Subject: MATH 25 E4 Consultation
Body: Name, concern
If via Facebook chat:
To: Romeo Bajeta Umali Jr.
Message: MATH 25 E4 Consultation
Name, concern
If via Text message:
To: 0935 616 4217
Message: MATH 25 E4 Consultation
Name, concern
Messages with wrong format or details will not be entertained.
2. Online Meeting
Students should always observe proper net etiquette. When one someone is
discussing, the other participants may or may not turn their videos on but must
mute their microphone.
3. Honor and Excellence
Cheating will not be tolerated. As Iskolars ng Bayan para sa Bayan, we should
always demonstrate and uphold the highest integrity and honesty. Always
remember the UP motto: Honor and Excellence.
4. Be understanding.
This remote learning setup is new to all so problems may occur. We all need to be
understanding all the time. Always communicate with me if you find any problem
concerning the course.
5. Be kind.
Be kind to yourself. There will be times when you will find the topics and
requirements too difficult but it’s okay. It is normal. Just take a rest, listen to the
songs of Ben & Ben (#TeamDoors), watch an episode of your favorite anime or
Kdrama, browse memes (because why not?), then study again and consult if you
need.
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