FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED

MATHEMATICS

2025

MAT01A1

Calculus of One-Variable Functions

Learning Guide

Dr W Morton, Mr G Sibelo and Mr I Mohapi

 CONTENTS

Contents
1 Administrative details 3
1.1 Lecturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Consultation times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Calculators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Departmental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Learning resources 5
2.1 Textbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Moodle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Maths Learning Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Lecture and tutorial schedule 7

3.1 Lecture and tutorial attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Lecture schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Tutorial schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Tutorial format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Additional Monday lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.6 Additional Saturday tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Assessments 11
4.1 Compilation of semester mark and final mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Class tests and worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 WeBWorK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Semester tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Sick Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 Marked assessments and collection facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.7 Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.8 Supplementary exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 Module information 14
5.1 Description of the module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6 Semester programme 16

7 Documents and procedures 19

7.1 Academic regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.2 Plagiarism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.3 Complaints process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

1 Administrative details
1.1 Lecturers
Dr Wilmari Morton (Coordinator)
Office: C-Ring 522 (2nd passage), APK
Tel: (011) 559-3828
Email: wmorton@uj.ac.za

Mr Godknows Sibelo
Office: C-Ring 513 (2nd passage), APK
Tel: (011) 559-4280
Email: godknowss@uj.ac.za

Mr Isaac Mohapi
Office: John Orr Building 7130, DFC
Tel: (011) 559-6410
Email: imohapi@uj.ac.za

When contacting your lecturer by email please include the following:

ˆ A short description of your query in the subject line

ˆ A polite greeting

ˆ The module code (MAT01A1)

ˆ Your query (written in full sentences with correct punctuation)

ˆ Your name and student number at the end of the email

1.2 Consultation times

You do not need to make an appointment to see a lecturer during their consulting hours.
At those times they will be in their office and available to help. If you are struggling to
understand a particular topic then please come and ask for help as soon as possible.

Dr Morton: Tuesday 11h20–12h55, Thursday 10h30–12h05

Mr Sibelo: Tuesday 12h10–13h45, Thursday 13h00–14h35

Mr Mohapi: Tuesday 12h10–14h40, Wednesday 09h40–10h25, Thursday 12h10–12h55.

If you would like to consult with a lecturer but are not able to do so during their
consulting times, please email them to set up an appointment.

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1.3 Calculators
No calculators may be used in this course. You will not need them. All trigonometric
questions will involve

special
√ angles that you can calculate by hand and answer in surd
− 3
form, e.g. cos 7π6
= 2
. Also, no formula sheets will be provided for tests or exams.
You are expected to know all of the formulas that we cover in lectures.

1.4 Departmental information

Departmental secretaries:
Mrs Pranitha Mapimele
Office: C-Ring 501 (1st passage), APK
Tel: (011) 559 2831
Email: pmapimele@uj.ac.za

Ms Elizabeth Sibiya
Office: John Orr Building 7144, DFC
Tel: (011) 559 6817
Email: esibiya@uj.ac.za

Head of Department:
Prof Farai Nyabadza
Office: B-Ring 530, APK
Tel: (011) 559 2305
Email: fnyabadza@uj.ac.za

Deputy Head of Department (Mathematics):

Prof Rajendra Pant
Office: C-Ring 510, (1st passage), APK
Tel: (011) 559 2848
Email: rpant@uj.ac.za

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 2 LEARNING RESOURCES

2 Learning resources
2.1 Textbook
The prescribed textbook for MAT01A1 is:

Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th edition) by James Stewart

Metric International Version, Thomson Brooks/Cole
ISBN nr: 978-1-305-27237-8
eISBN nr: 978-0-357-43919-7

Please note: The University will supply all students with this textbook as an e-book.
Please be on the lookout for more information on how to download this e-book.

Copies of the solutions manual are available for use in the Maths Learning Centre (C-
Ring 512).

Some students might want to purchase a hard copy of the textbook. Second-hand copies
of earlier editions (3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th) are perfectly good to use. The explana-
tion of the material is almost identical in the earlier editions. Note that the number of
the sections in Chapter 1 is different in the older editions as the 8th edition does not
include the old section 1.4 on graphing calculators. Older editions contain the content
on complex numbers as Appendix H.

There are some copies of the 7th edition of the textbook available in UJ’s libraries (on
both APK and DFC).

A PDF copy of Appendix H on complex numbers will be provided as it is no longer

part of the 9th edition. We will also provide PDF notes for the material covered in the
lectures on Logic and Methods of Proof in Weeks 3–5.

2.2 Moodle
From uLink you should go to Moodle where you will find the MAT01A1 Moodle module
containing additional information regarding MAT01A1. This includes the following:
ˆ Important announcements.

ˆ General administrative information about the module.

ˆ Prescribed tutorial problems and solutions.

ˆ Announcements about electronic homework assignments (WeBWorK) and their

deadlines.
ˆ The application form for a sick test.

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ˆ Various policy documents.

ˆ Lecture slides/notes as deemed appropriate by the lecturers.

ˆ Semester tests and class tests (only after they have been written) as well as their
memos (model answers).

ˆ At the end of the semester, the marks obtained (by the individual) for class tests,
worksheets, semester tests as well as the semester mark will be posted under
”Grades”.

You should log on to Moodle at least twice a week. In addition, make sure that
you check your UJ student email address regularly. You can also set up your UJ student
address so that emails are forwarded to a different address. Some Moodle announcements
will go to the email with which you registered, but if a lecturer is going to contact you
they will use your UJ student address.

2.3 Maths Learning Centre

The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics runs a tutor centre where
students can access one-on-one help from tutors. The MLC (or Tutor Centre as it is often
called) is located in C-Ring 512 (2nd passage) and its operating hours will be finalised
during the first week of term. Please pay attention to the announcements on Moodle for
more information.

You do not need to make an appointment, you can just turn up and ask for help. Please
take advantage of this excellent facility. In the MLC there are also copies of the textbook
as well as solutions manuals which contain detailed solutions to all of the exercises (not
just the odd-numbered ones).

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 3 LECTURE AND TUTORIAL SCHEDULE

3 Lecture and tutorial schedule

3.1 Lecture and tutorial attendance
Lecture and tutorial attendance is compulsory for MAT01A1. Attendance will be
monitored and can be taken into account when considering student results (see Section
5.10 of the Academic regulations).

3.2 Lecture schedule

DFC:

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Wednesday 13h00–14h35 JOB 5416 WE 7 & WE 8

Thursday 13h00–14h35 JOB 2415 TH 7 & TH 8

Please note that we will use the double period on a Wednesday for a lecture (instead of
a tutorial).
APK Group K:

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Tuesday 09h40–11h15 D-LAB BASE- TU 3 & TU 4

MENT K02

Thursday 10h30–12h05 D-LES 103 TH 4 & TH 5

APK Group L:

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Tuesday 09h40–11h15 C-LES 102 TU 3 & TU 4

Thursday 14h40–16h15 D-LAB BASE- TH 9 & TH 10

MENT K02

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APK Group M:

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Tuesday 09h40–11h15 C-LES 102 TU 3 & TU 4

Wednesday 15h30–17h05 D-LES 104 WE 10 & WE 11

3.3 Tutorial schedule

DFC:

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Monday 14h40–16h15 JOB 3309 MO 9 & MO 10

Please note that we will use the double period on a Monday for a tutorial (instead of a
lecture).

Also note that on Monday, 12 May 2025 the tutorial session will be used for a lecture
to make up for lecture time lost due to public holidays. This special lecture will be given
in the usual tutorial venue, JOB 3309.

APK: please attend the tutorial session that appears on your timetable.

DAY TIME VENUE TT CODE

Monday 13h00–14h35 D1 LAB 404 MO 7 & MO 8

Monday 13h00–14h35 B-LES 102 MO 7 & MO 8

Monday 14h40–16h15 C-LES 102 MO 9 & MO 10

Monday 14h40–16h15 D1 LAB K12 MO 9 & MO 10

Monday 14h40–16h15 D1 LAB 408 MO 9 & MO 10

Monday 14h40–16h15 D1 LAB 416 MO 9 & MO 10

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Please note that on Monday, 12 May 2025 the tutorial session will be used for a
lecture to make up for lecture time lost due to public holidays. All students in tutorial
groups scheduled for MO 7 and MO 8 (13:h00 – 14h35) must attend this special lecture
in B-Les 102. All students in tutorial groups scheduled for MO 9 and MO 10 (14h40 –
16h15) must attend this special lecture in C-Les 102.

3.4 Tutorial format

During each week a list of problems (from the textbook) will be posted on Moodle.
Students should complete at least these problems in preparation for the tutorial the fol-
lowing week. The tutorials are then an opportunity to get assistance from tutors and
lecturers and to attempt more problems.

The saying “mathematics is not a spectator sport” should always be remembered. At-
tending lectures is not enough on its own to understand the material. Working on tutorial
problems outside of class time is how you will really start to master the topics.

An assessment will be done during some of the tutorials and the marks from these
assessments will contribute towards your semester mark. Your performance in these
assessments provide an excellent way of checking if you are properly understanding the
material covered in each week’s lectures.

3.5 Additional Monday lectures

In weeks 2 and 3 we will use the assessment periods on a Monday morning for additional
lectures. Attendance of these lectures is compulsory and attendance will be monitored
and can be taken into account when considering student results (see Section 5.10 of the
Academic regulations). The details of these lectures are as follows:

APK:

DATE TIME VENUE

Monday, 17 February 2025 08h30—10h00 A Les G02

Monday, 24 February 2025 08h30—10h00 A Les G02

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DFC:

DATE TIME VENUE

Monday, 17 February 2025 08h30—10h00 Lwazi lecture

room G06

Monday, 24 February 2025 08h30—10h00 Lwazi lecture

room G06

3.6 Additional Saturday tutorials

Starting on 22 February 2025, there will be a voluntary tutorial class on selected Satur-
day mornings from 09h00–11h00. These tutorials will provide an additional opportunity
to work through problems and to ask assistance from tutors.

It is strongly advised that students who are concerned about their performance attend
these classes. This is especially true for students who wrote Grade 12 mathematics a
few years ago.

The details of these tutorials are as follows:

DATE TIME VENUES

Saturday, 22 February 2025 09h00—11h00 C-Les 402

Saturday, 8 March 2025 09h00—11h00 C-Les 402

Saturday, 15 March 2025 09h00—11h00 C-Les 402

Saturday, 12 April 2025 09h00—11h00 C-Les 402

Saturday, 10 May 2025 09h00—11h00 C-Les 402

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 4 ASSESSMENTS

4 Assessments
4.1 Compilation of semester mark and final mark
The assessment opportunities for MAT01A1 will consist of two semester tests and smaller
weekly assessments that may be a written class test, a written worksheet or an electronic
assignment. A possible guideline for the compilation of your semester mark for MAT01A1
is as follows:
ˆ Two semester tests %70 – %80 (i.e., %35 – %40 each)

ˆ Class tests and assignments %10 – %20

ˆ Electronic quizzes %10 – %20

In order to write the MAT01A1 exam, you must have a Semester Mark of at least 40%.
Your final mark for the course is calculated using 50% from your Semester Mark and
50% from your exam mark. In order to pass the course you must obtain a final mark
of at least 50%. In addition you must achieve a subminimum of 40% for the Exam. A
distinction will be awarded if your final mark is at least 75%.

4.2 Class tests and worksheets

Class tests and worksheets will be written in the tutorial periods. A schedule of the class
tests and worksheets will not be provided, so students must be prepared for either of
these types of assessments every week.

4.3 WeBWorK
Electronic assignments will be done on a platform called “WeBWorK”. There will be
regular electronic homework assignments. More information will appear on Moodle once
we start with the first assignment. The url is:

https://webwork.uj.ac.za/webwork2/MAT01A1_2024/.

When first logging in, your login credentials will be:

Username: Your student number
Password: Your student number

Please change your password the first time you log in. Please note that this is not (at
first) the same as your login details for uLink. However, you may change the password
to correspond with your uLink password after your initial login, if you wish.

Homework assignments will be posted there approximately every two weeks. The open-
ing and closing dates of the assignments will be announced on Moodle.

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You will see once we start that you are able to download a pdf of the questions and then
you can just log on to enter the solutions.

4.4 Semester tests

ASSESSMENT DATE TIME VENUE

Semester test 1 Monday, 17 March 2025 08h30–10h00 D Lab Basement K04, and

D1 Lab K08 (APK)

Q/K BLD Auditorium 1103 (DFC)

Semester test 2 Monday, 12 May 2024 08h30–10h00 D1 LAB 208 (APK)

Q/K BLD Auditorium 1103 (DFC)

4.5 Sick Tests

ASSESSMENT DATE TIME VENUE

Sick test 1 Monday, 24 March 2025 08h30–10h00 D1 Lab K11 (APK)

Sick test 2 Monday, 19 May 2025 08h30–10h00 D1 Lab K11 (APK)

4.6 Marked assessments and collection facilities

Marked tests will be distributed at the collection facilities situated in the Department
of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics offices on APK and DFC. Please collect your
marked script from these facilities as soon as possible. Please note that you have one week
after the scripts have been released in which to query the marking of your script. Please
keep your tests in a safe place should there be any dispute regarding your semester marks.

The locations of the collection facilities are:

APK: C-Ring 511
DFC: JOB 7th Floor

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The operating hours of the collection facilities are:

Monday – Friday, 09h00 – 12h00 and 13h00 – 14h00.

4.7 Exam
The summative assessment consists of an exam, usually two hours in duration, and cover-
ing the entire module content, written at the end of the semester during the exam period.

Exam timetable code: 611 X

Date and time: Friday, 13 June 2025, 08h30–10h:30
Venues will be announced towards the end of the semester.

4.8 Supplementary exam

A students with a final mark between 40% and 49% will be granted the opportunity to
write the supplementary exam. Please note that the Department of Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics (i.e., your lecturer and the Head of the Department) is however
not involved in this process. This is done by Central Academic Administration.

If you missed the main exam due to illness you have to apply to write the sick exam.
You may submit your application on uLink −→ Assessments −→ Sick/Deferred Exam
Applications. Please ensure you complete all details and attach the relevant, motivating
documents when applying.

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 5 MODULE INFORMATION

5 Module information
The following information can also be found in the Science Faculty Yearbook.

Module name Calculus of One-Variable Functions

Module code MAT01A1

Pre-requisites for module Grade 12 Mathematics APS 6

NQF Level 5

NQF credits 15

Duration of module One semester (14 weeks)

The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of basic mathematical logic,

set theory and the theory of differentiation and integration of one variable functions by
means of first principles and otherwise, and to include an understanding of the key terms,
concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.

Module learning outcomes: On completion of this learning event, the student should
be able to:

ˆ Define absolute values and solve equations containing absolute values.

ˆ Identify different proof techniques and apply them correctly to prove mathematical
statements.

ˆ Understand and apply the basic ideas of logic.

ˆ Define complex numbers and use their properties to perform operations on equa-
tions containing complex numbers.

ˆ Define limits and use limit laws to evaluate basic limits as well as limits of inde-
terminate form.

ˆ Express the basic theoretical concepts underlying differentiation and integration.

ˆ Differentiate and integrate basic exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hy-

perbolic functions.

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5.1 Description of the module

The content of this module is focused on an introduction to Calculus. During the first
four weeks some preliminary concepts are covered, followed by a thorough overview of
basic Calculus. The main topics covered are

ˆ Sigma notation

ˆ Inequalities

ˆ Trigonometry (with angles measured in radians)

ˆ Complex numbers

ˆ Basic Propositional Logic

ˆ Basic Predicate Logic

ˆ Methods of Proof and Mathematical Induction

ˆ Functions

ˆ Limits and Continuity

ˆ Differentiation rules for polynomials, exponential functions, trigonometric func-

tions, hyperbolic functions

ˆ Implicit differentiation, logarithmic differentiation

ˆ Integrals and areas under curves

ˆ Integration techniques for polynomial functions

ˆ Integration by substitution

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 6 SEMESTER PROGRAMME

6 Semester programme
On the next two pages you can see what will be taught during each week of the semester.
This allows you to read ahead and also to use as a reference when making summaries of
the work that has been covered.

Every student has two double lectures during the week: APK students will have one
double lecture on a Tuesday and one double lecture on either a Wednesday or a Thurs-
day, depending on which lecturing group you are in. DFC students will have one double
lecture a Wednesday and one double lecture on a Thursday. All students have a double
tutorial on a Monday. The time of tutorial depends on the turorial group you belong to.

The University will be closed on the public holidays of South Africa. In addition to
these, the University will also be closed for the following University holidays:

ˆ Monday, 2 May 2025

The University will implement timetable switches on the following dates, to make up for
loss of tuition on particular days:

ˆ On Tuesday, 22 April 2025, the University will follow a Monday timetable.

ˆ On Wednesday, 30 April 2025, the University will follow a Friday timetable.

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WEEK DATE(S) SECTION(S) COMMENT

Week 1 10 February – Stewart Appendices E

14 February and A
Week 2 17 February Additional Monday 08h30–10h00
class
17 February – Stewart Appendix D PDF file for Complex
21 February and Complex numbers numbers
22 February Saturday tutorial 09h00–11h00
Week 3 24 February Additional Monday 08h30–10h00
class
24 February – Logic 1.1.1 – 1.1.9 PDF notes on Logic
28 February and Proof techniques
Week 4 3 March – Logic 1.2 and Methods PDF notes on Logic
7 March of Proof and Proof techniques
8 March Saturday tutorial 09h00–11h00
Week 5 10 March – Mathematical Induc- PDF notes on Logic
14 March tion and Stewart Sec- and Proof techniques
tions 1.1, 1.2
15 March Saturday tutorial 09h00–11h00
Week 6 17 March Semester test 1 08h30–10h00
17 March – Stewart Sections 1.3,
21 March 1.4
21 March Human rights day
Week 7 24 March Sick test 1 08h30–10h00
24 March – Stewart Sections 2.1–
28 March 2.4
Recess 31 March –
4 April

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WEEK DATE(S) SECTION(S) COMMENT

Week 8 7 April – Stewart Sections 2.5–
11 April 2.6
12 April Saturday tutorial 09h00–11h00
Week 9 14 April – Stewart Sections 2.7–
18 April 2.8, 3.1–3.2
18 April Public holiday Good Friday
Week 10 21 April Public holiday Family day
22 April Monday timetable Afternoon tutori-
als
21 April – Stewart Section 3.3–
25 April 3.4
27 April Public holiday Freedom day
Week 11 28 April Public holiday Freedom day
29 April – Stewart Section 3.4
2 May
30 April Friday timetable No classes
1 May Public holiday Worker’s day
2 May University holdiday
Week 12 5 May – 9 Stewart Sections 3.5–
May 3.6
10 May Saturday tutorial 09h00–11h00
Week 13 12 May Semester test 2 08h30–10h00
Week 13 12 May Additional lecture Tutorial periods
used for a lecture
12 May – Stewart Sections 3.11,
16 May 4.4, 4.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Week 14 19 May Sick test 2 08h30–10h00
19 May – Stewart Sections 5.3,
23 May 5.4, 5.5
Exam 13 June Final exam 08h30–10h30
period Code: 611X

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7 Documents and procedures

7.1 Academic regulations
UJ students are expected to hold themselves to the highest standards of academic in-
tegrity. Detailed academic regulations can be found here:

https://www.uj.ac.za/about/Documents/Academic-Regulations-2020.pdf

Students are asked to pay particular attention to Section 11. Any form of academic
dishonesty is taken extremely seriously by the University. This is covered in Sections
11.10–11.12.

7.2 Plagiarism
A detailed description of plagiarism can be found on the Library website here:

http://uj.ac.za.libguides.com/plagiarismandcopyright

Students should familiarise themselves with what plagiarism is and ensure that they do
not commit plagiarism.

7.3 Complaints process

If you have any concerns regarding this module, or the teaching of this module, please
direct your concerns to the Course Coordinator:

1. Dr Wilmari Morton (wmorton@uj.ac.za)

If you are still dissatisfied, please direct your concerns to the Deputy Head of Mathe-
matics:

2. Prof Rajendra Pant (rpant@uj.ac.za)

If you are still dissatisfied, please direct your concerns to the Head of Department:

3. Prof Nyabadza (fnyabadza@uj.ac.za)

It is very important that you follow this order (1. through to 4.), when directing your
concerns. If you direct your concerns outside of this order (or to any other person), your
email will be redirected to follow this hierarchy (which will only delay your concerns being
addressed). The subject line of your written (via email) concern should be: Complaint:
Module Code. Your email should include full detail regarding your concerns, or it will
be sent back to you to request clear and precise information.

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