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MATH 156 — Mathematics for Chemists

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Functions. Limits of functions and continuity, Differentiation: - first and second derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Composite and implicit differentiation. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Maxima and Minima, rate of change. Integration and the definite integral, application to areas and volumes, approximate integration, integration of simple continuous and rational functions; methods of substitution, partial fractions and integration by parts. Reduction formula. Vector functions of a single scalar variable. Use of simple transformations to sketch a curve from parent curve. Odd, Even and Periodic functions. Ordinary differential equations of the second order with constant coefficients. Systems of first order equations. Reduction of nth order equation to a system of first order equations. Solution in series.

Credits
3
Level
Level 100

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