Description and Objective:

To prepare students, not majoring in Mathematics with the essential tools of Algebra to apply the concepts and techniques in their respective disciplines. Mathematics, as a study of patterns, both practicals and abstract, involves analytical thought, logical reasoning, problem solving skills, and precise communication. Because of its power and versatality, Mathematics has often been called the "Queen of the Sciences."

Pre requisite:

None

Learning Outcomes:

Students who have completed the Mathematics minor will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the ideas, concepts and techniques of Real numbers, Functions, Quadratic equation, Sequences, Series, Trigonometry, Limits, Continuity, Derivation and Integration. Identify the Mathematics required to solve some applied problems. Read and write simple mathematical proofs.

Course outline:

1. Real numbers
2. Relations and Functions
3. Inequalities
4. Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers
5. Linear Equations and Quadratic Equations: Formulation of Linear Equations
6. Solving Linear equation involving one variable
7. Solution of Quadratic equation by Factorization method
8. Solution of Quadratic equation by square completion method
9. Solution of Quadratic equation by Quadratic formula
10. Application of Quadratic equation
11. Sequences and Series
12. Types of Sequences: A.P, A.M, G.P, H.P
13. Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Application
14. Graph of Functions and Modelling
15. Limits and Continuity
16. Derivatives, Integration
17. Probability and Binomial theorem

Recommended books:

1. Gantert, A. X. (2009). Algebra 2 and trigonometry. New York: AMCOS School Publication INC.

Assessment Criteria:

       Sessional: 20 (Presentation / Assignment 10, Attendance 05, Quiz 05)

       Mid-Term Exam:   30

       Final-Term Exam: 50

Key Dates and Time of Class Meeting:

Tuesday                                                                                11:20-12:10

Wednesday                                                                           12:10-1:00

Thursday                                                                               12:10-1:00

Commencement of Classes                                                   October 26, 2020 (Monday)

Mid Term Examination                                                            December 28, 2020  to January 01, 2021 (Monday to Friday)

Final Term Examination                                                          March 01 to 05, 2021 (Monday to Friday)

Declaration of Result                                                              March 12, 2021 (Friday)