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Calculus II Module Syllabus 

Resource Description/
Required Book Anton, H., Bivens, I. & Davis, S. (2012) Calculus 10th Edition – John Wiley &  Sons, Inc. /
Recommended Reading Bird, J. (2021) Bird’s Higher Engineering Mathematics 9th Edition – Routledge Taylor & Francis Group  /
Other Resources Online sources and journals 
YouTube tutorials 
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Week Topic Chapters on Book 
 
 
 
 
Introductory Sessions 

Introduction to the Course 
Explanation of course content & syllabus 
 
Recap on Fundamental Algebra Concepts 
Review on Basic Algebra Rules 
Definition of a Function and its Variables 
Graphs of Functions 
Geometric Effects on the Graphs of Functions 
Inverse Functions 
Operations on Functions 
Review on Differentiation 
 
 
 
 
 
Chapter 0 
1TRANSCENDENTAL FUNCTIONS 
 
Introduction to Transcendental Functions 
Main Classifications of Functions 
Algebraic Functions 
Definition of Transcendental Functions 
Types of Transcendental Functions 
 
 
Trigonometric Functions and their Inverses 
Basic Definitions of Trigonometric Functions 
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions 
Trigonometric Identities 
Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions 
Inverse Trigonometric Functions 
Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions 
Chapter 6 
2Hyperbolic Functions and their Inverses 
Basic Definitions of Hyperbolic Functions 
Graphs of Hyperbolic Functions 
Hyperbolic Identities 
Derivatives of Hyperbolic Functions 
Inverse Hyperbolic Functions 
Derivatives of Inverse Hyperbolic Functions 
 
 
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
Basic Definitions of Exponential Functions 
Basic Definitions of Logarithmic Functions 
Natural Exponential Function 
Natural Logarithmic Function 
Properties of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
Relationship Between Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
Chapter 6 
3Applications of Transcendental Functions 
 
 
L’Hopital’s Rule 
Recap on Limits 
Types of Indeterminate Forms 
Chapter 6
4INTEGRATION 
 
Introduction to Integration 
Area Problem 
Indefinite Integrals  
Definite Integrals 
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 
Chapters 4,5,6 & 7 
5Methods of Integration 
Standard Integration Formulas 
Integration by Substitution 
Integration by Parts 
Integration by Partial Fractions 
Integration by Trigonometric Substitution 
Numerical Integration 
Improper Integrals 
Chapters 4,5,6 & 7 
8-9 Midterm Revision Sessions 
10-12 Applications of Integration 
Rectilinear Motion 
Average Value of a Function 
Area Between Two Curves 
Volume of a Solid of Revolution  
Volumes by Cylindrical Shells 
Length of a Plane Curve 
Area of a Surface of Revolution 
Work 
Moments, Centers of Gravity, and Centroids 
Fluid Pressure and Force 
Chapters 4 & 5 
13Sequences 
Basic Theory on Sequences 
Monotonicity 
 
Infinite Series 
Sums of Infinite Series 
Geometric Series 
Harmonic Series 
Chapter 9 
14Properties and Tests on Infinite Series 
Divergence Test 
Algebraic Properties of Infinite Series 
Integral Test 
Comparison Test 
Ratio Test 
Root Test 
 
 
Alternating Series 
Sums of Alternating Series 
Convergence of Alternating Series 
Chapter 9 
15Maclaurin and Taylor Polynomials 
 
Maclaurin and Taylor Series: Power Series 
 
Convergence of Taylor Series 
 
Differentiation and Integration of Power Series 
Chapter 9 
16 Final Exam Revision Sessions