Differentiation Workshops

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Overview
	Level 0, 1, 2, 3, Master's and PhD level
	A single 2-hour session

Differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric expressions can be used for calculating rates of change, stationary points and their nature, or the gradient and equation of a tangent to a curve. In contrast to the abstract nature of the theory behind it, the practical technique of differentiation can be carried out by purely algebraic manipulations, using three basic derivatives, four rules of operation, and a knowledge of how to manipulate functions.

SYLLABUS

You can choose which workshops to attend when you sign up:

WORKSHOP 1: The rules of differentiation

This workshop will explore differentiation from first principles, to help you understand how to use the quotient, chain and Product rules. It also addresses how to find the maximum and minimum values of functions.

WORKSHOP 2: Solving differential equations

This workshop will explore how to solve differential equations using different methods: direct integration, the separation of variables and the integration factor.

Upcoming courses in the Spring Term 2024

ONLINE WORKSHPS

Tuesday 15:00 - 17:00

The rules of differentiation
- 30th January
Solving differential equations
- 20th February

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BAY WORKSHOPS

Thursday 13:00 - 15:00

The rules of differentiation
- 1st February
Solving differential equations
- 22nd February

Students walking onto Singleton Campus from the park

SINGLETON WORKSHOPS

Wednesday 11:00 - 13:00

The rules of differentiation
- 28th February
Solving differential equations
- 20th March