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Sma 2104 Maths For Sci Week 1

This document outlines a course on mathematics for science. The purpose is to provide learners with basic mathematical tools in algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics to support further study. Over 15 weeks, topics will include quadratic functions, surds, logarithms, permutations, combinations, series, trigonometry, statistics, and probability. Assessment includes two midterm exams, assignments, and a final exam. The course aims to enable learners to solve various math problems and distinguish different mathematical concepts. Recommended textbooks and journals are also listed.

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Sma 2104 Maths For Sci Week 1

This document outlines a course on mathematics for science. The purpose is to provide learners with basic mathematical tools in algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics to support further study. Over 15 weeks, topics will include quadratic functions, surds, logarithms, permutations, combinations, series, trigonometry, statistics, and probability. Assessment includes two midterm exams, assignments, and a final exam. The course aims to enable learners to solve various math problems and distinguish different mathematical concepts. Recommended textbooks and journals are also listed.

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KYU/F/ASA/02

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

COURSE OUTLINE

DEPARTMENT: PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

PROGRAMME: BSc. Groups

YEAR: 1 SEMESTER: I

UNIT CODE: SPM 2104 UNIT TITLE: MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE

LECTURE HOURS: 45 Hrs. CREDIT HOURS: 45Hrs Pre-requisites: N/A

LECTURER: HARUN M. GITONGA

LECTURER’S CONTACTS: EMAIL [email protected] Mobile phone: 0721-153-208

1.0 COURSE PURP0SE:


The purpose of this course is to provide learners with basic mathematical tools and abilities of
algebra, trigonometry, probability and statistics which will provide support for further study in
mathematics and computer science.
2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
 Solve problems involving quadratic functions and equations.
 Solve problems involving surds, indices and logarithms.
 Evaluate problems involving factorial notation and apply permutations and combinations to
various problems.
 Distinguish different types of series and solve problems involving applications of the
progressions.
 State and apply the remainder theorem.
 Solve problems involving the trigonometric ratios and their identities.
 Understand the statistics process and calculate measures of central tendency and variability.
 Understand the approaches to probability solve problems involving probability and apply
binomial distributions to probability problems.
3.0 Course work plan:

Week Topic Sub – Topic Remark


1- Quadratic  Quadratic Functions
functions and  Properties of Quadratic equations roots
Equations  Remainder theorem and its application to solution of
factorizable polynomial equations
3 Surds,  Rational and Irrational numbers
Logarithms  Indices and laws of indices
and indices  Logarithms
4 Permutations  Factorial notation
And  Permutations
Combinations  Combinations
5 CAT 1

6-7 Series  Finite and infinite


 Arithmetic
 Geometric
 Binomial (positive index only)
 Application to compound interest, applications growth
and decay
8 Trigonometry  Trigonometry functions: their graphs and inverses
In degrees and radian Measure.
 Sine and Cosine formulae
 Addition formulae
 Multiple angle formulae
 Factor formulae
9 CAT 2

10 -11 Statistics  Collection and Representation of data


 Measure of central tendency (Mean, Mode and
Median)

12 Statistics  Measure of Variability {by graphical and calculation


methods}
13-14 probability  Classical and Axiomatic Approaches to probability
 Compound events
 Conditional probability
 Tree diagrams
 Binomial distribution

4.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY:


Lectures, case studies, group discussions, presentations
5.0 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Computers/internet, Overhead projector and LCD, Whiteboard, flipcharts.
6.0 COURSE EVALUATION:
CAT1 Week 5 = 10%
CAT2 Week 9 = 10%
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS = 10%
Examination = 70 %
Total = 100%
Pass Mark 40%

7.0 COURSE TEXTBOOKS:


i) Uppal, S. M and H M Humphreys Mathematics for science New Age International, India,
1996, ISBN: 8122409946
ii) L. Bostock and S. Chandler. Core Mathematics for Advanced Level (3rd Edition). Stanley
Thornes (Publishers) Ltd. 2000, ISBN: 978 – 0748755097
iii) Hungerford, T. W; Mercer, R., College algebra, (Saunders College Publishing), 1991,
ISBN:978- 0030595219
iv) J. K Backhouse,S. P. T Houldsworth, and P. J. F Horril Pure Mathematics (Fourth Edition)
1996 ISBN: 0582 353866
8.0 REFERENCE TEXETBOOKS
Booth, D.J., Foundation Mathematics,(Addison Wesleys), 1991, ISBN: 978-0201416985
Newmark, J; Lake, F., Mathematics as a second language, (Addison Wesley), 1988, ISBN:
9780201192971
Niven, I.; Zuckerman, H.S., An introduction to the theory of numbers, (Wiley), 1980, ISBN: 978 –
0471625469
Stewart, I., Tall, D., The foundation of mathematics, (Oxford University Press), 1977, ISBN:
9780198531654
9.0 COURSE JOURNAL
International Journal of Science and Mathematics, Springer, ISBN: 1572 – 0068
Journal of mathematics and computational science, ISSN: 1927 – 5307
International Journal of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, ISSN: 1927 – 5307
10.0 REFERENCE JOURNALS
Journal of Mathematical Sciences, Springer- University of Tokyo, ISSN: 1340 – 5705
Advance in Mathematics, ISSN: 0001 – 8708
Journal of Algebra and its Applications, ISSN: 1793 – 6829

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