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MA25C01 Applied Calculus
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Course Objectives:
● To provide technical competence of modelling engineering problems using calculus.
● To apply the calculus concepts in solving engineering problems using analytical
methods and computational tools.
Differential Calculus: Functions, graph of functions, New functions from old functions,
Limit of a function, Continuity, Limits at infinity, Derivative as a function, Maxima and
Minima of functions of single variable, Mean value theorem, Effect of derivatives on the
shape of a graph.
Activities: Visualization of the functions, Maxima and Minima of a function using open-
source software, Solving of Competitive Examination questions (Ex. GATE).
Functions of Several Variables: Partial derivatives, Chain rule, Total derivative,
Maxima and minima of functions of two variables, Method of Lagrange’s Multipliers,
Application problems in engineering.
Activities: Partial Derivatives with two or three variables, Maxima and Minima of a
function using open-source software, Solving of Competitive Examination questions (Ex.
GATE).
Integral Calculus: Fundamental theorem of Calculus, Indefinite integrals and the Net
Change Theorem, Improper integrals, Arc Length, Area of Region, Area of surface of
revolution.
Activities: Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Determination of Area, Solving of
Competitive Examination questions (Ex. GATE).
Multiple Integrals: Iterated integrals and Fubini’s theorem, Evaluation of double
integrals, change of order of integration, change of variables between Cartesian and
polar co-ordinates, evaluation of triple integrals-change of variables between Cartesian
and cylindrical and spherical co-ordinates.
Activities: Double integrals and triple integrals using open-source software, Solving of
Competitive Examination questions (Ex. GATE).
Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 40%, End Semester Examinations: 60%.
Assessment Methodology: Assignments (20%), Solution to application-oriented
problems using software (20%), Solving of GATE questions (20%), Internal
Examinations (40%).
References:
1. Anton, H., Bivens, I. C., & Davis, S. (2021). Calculus: Early transcendentals. John
Wiley & Sons.
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2. Ron Larson and David C. Falvo, (2013), Calculus: an Applied Approach. Cengage
Learning.
3. Stewart, J., Clegg, D., & Watson, S. (2019). Calculus: Early transcendentals.
4. Thomas, G. B., Jr., Weir, M. D., Hass, J., & Heil, C. (2018). Thomas' calculus: Early
transcendentals. Pearson.
5. Singh, K. (2019). Engineering mathematics through applications. Bloomsbury
Publishing.
6. Grewal, B. S. (2012). Higher engineering mathematics. Khanna Publishers.
E-resources:
1. https://math.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Calculus/Map%3A_Calculus__Early_Trans
cendentals_(Stewart)/
2. https://openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-1/
3. https://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcII/CalcII.aspx
4. SCILAB, https://www.scilab.org/
Description of CO PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
Explain the meaning of derivative, integral,
CO1 and their geometric and physical ---
interpretations.
Apply differentiation and integration
CO2 techniques to compute maxima, minima, and PO1(3)
area.
Analyze the behavior of single and
CO3 multivariable functions using derivatives and PO2(3)
partial derivatives.
Utilize modern computational software and
online platforms to deepen understanding, PO5(2)
CO4
perform complex calculations, and visualize PO11(1)
mathematical concepts.
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