MCV4U – Calculus and Vectors
COURSE Description
Course Title: Calculus and Vectors
Course Code: MCV4U
Grade: 12
Course Type: University
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: MHF4U, Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University (may be taken concurrently)
Curriculum Policy Document: Mathematics, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2007
Department: Mathematics
Course Developer: Kydan Educational Services
Development Date: 2016-2017
Course Description: This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three dimensional space; broaden their 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. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.