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Course name: Calculus and Vectors Course code: (MCV4U)

Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MHF4U
Course description: This course builds on your previous experience with functions and your developing understanding of rates of change. You will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden your understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships.

You will also refine your use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course prepares you for careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business. It will prepare you for university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics courses.
Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MHF4U
Course description: This course builds on your previous experience with functions and your developing understanding of rates of change. You will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden your understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships.

You will also refine your use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course prepares you for careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business. It will prepare you for university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics courses.

Course Lessons

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20 Lessons

4 Lessons

1.1   Reviewing prerequisite skills

1.2   Determining rates of change

1.3   Determining limits

1.4   Using first principles to determine the equation of a tangent

4 Lessons

2.1   Finding derivatives (part A)

2.2   Finding derivatives (part B)

2.3   Solving related rates problems

2.4   Investigating velocity, acceleration and second derivatives

4 Lessons

3.1   Exploring the first derivative

3.2   Exploring the second derivative

3.3   Sketching curves part A

3.4   Sketching curves part B

3 Lessons

4.1   Solving optimization problems

4.2   Working with sinusoidal functions

4.3   Working with exponential and logarithmic functions

5 Lessons

5.1   Using geometric vectors

5.2   Investigating Cartesian vectors

5.3   Exploring vectors in 3-space

5.4   Creating equations of vectors

5.5   Investigating lines and planes