INTRODUCTION

course includes the basic introduction of Mathematics which will be udeful for students in their research activities  The aims of teaching and learning mathematics are to encourage and enable students to: recognize that mathematics permeates the world around us. ... understand and be able to use the language, symbols and notation of mathematics. develop mathematical curiosity and use inductive and deductive reasoning when solving problems.

Prerequisite 

To succeed in this course you will need to be comfortable with Numbers, sequences, and Equations.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

• Solve linear equations
• Solve quadratic equations
• Find applications of trigonometry
• Have an insight into the applicability of basic mathematics
• Critically analyze and construct mathematical arguments that relate to the study of introductory mathematics.

Contents

1. Real Number system 
2. Complex numbers
3. Functions
4.  Quadratic Equations
5. Sequence abd series
6. Trigonometric functions
7. Derivatives
8. Integration
9. ODE's
10. Binomial Theorem

Recommended Books:

1. Stitz, C., Zeager, J., College Algebra and Trigonometry, a.k.a. Precalculus, 2010.

2. Gantert, A. X., Algebra 2 and Trigonometry, AMCOS School Publication INC. New York,

    2009.

3. Swokowski, E. W., Fundamental of Trigonometry, Latest Edition

Suggested Book For Course:

Stitz, C., Zeager, J., College Algebra and Trigonometry, a.k.a. Precalculus, 2010.

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

Monday                                                                    02:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday                                                                      02:00 pm - 03:00 pm

Thursday                                                                            04:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Commencement of Classes                                                   Feb 22, 2021

Mid Term Examination                                                            December 19-23, 2021

Final Term Examination                                                          June  21-25, 2021

Declaration of Result                                                              July 02, 2021