SM025 Mathematics


Rationale of The Course

This course is to equip students with knowledge of mathematics and the ability to solve problems and propose solutions using mathematical terms, notation, principles and methods to pursue education in the field of science and technology.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

1.Acquire fundamental concepts and theories in Calculus and Statistics.
2.Propose solutions for real life problems in Calculus and Statistics 
3.Solve problems using appropriate mathematical methods and tools in calculus and Statistics.

Chapter 01:   Integration 

Chapter 02:   First Order Differential Equations 

Chapter 03:   Numerical Methods 

Chapter 04:   Conics 

Chapter 05:   Vectors 

Chapter 06:   Data Description 

Chapter 07:   Permutations and Combinations 

Chapter 08:   Probability 

Chapter 09:   Random Variables 

Chapter 10:   Special Probability Distributions

 

 

Assessment

Assessment Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 10%
Assignment 2 25%
Group Discussion 5 %
Examination 60%
Total 100%

 

Reference

Lial, M.L., Hornsby, J., Schneider, D. I. & Daniels, C. (2016). College Algebra and Trigonometry, (6th. Edition). Pearson Global Edition.

 

Briggs, W. L., Cochran, L. & Gillett, B. (2016). Calculus:                                    Early Transcendentals, (2nd. Edition). Pearson Global Edition.

 

Croft, A. & Davison, R. (2016). Foundation Maths (6th. Edition). Pearson.

 

 

Barnett, R., Ziegler, M. & Byleen, K. (2014). College Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences,  (13th. Edition). Pearson Education.