MTS 315 – Engineering Mathematics

COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: MTS 315
Course Title: Engineering Mathematics
No. of Units: 3
Course Duration: Two hours of theory and one hour of tutorial per week for 15 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
Course Email Address: [email protected]
Course Webpage:htp//www.mts.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode =MTS%20204
Prerequisite: MTS 102, MTS 201

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. P.O.Babatola
Room 233, SAAT Building,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Phone: +2347037290018
Email: [email protected]

Dr. T. T. Yusuf
Examination Office,
Mathematics Computing Laboratory,
Department of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Phone: +2348153616134
Email: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the first course in Mathematical sciences designed for students in School of
Engineering only. The focus of the course is to teach students an application of mathematics in
the real life problems in the area of Engineering.Topics to be covered include first order ordinary
differential equations ,Existence and uniqueness theorem, second order ordinary differential
equations, linear dependence, Wronskian, reduction of undetermined coefficient, variation of
parameters, general theory of nth order linear equation, Series solution about ordinary and
regular points, special functions, Bessel , Lengendre and Hypergeometric. Laplace transform and
application to initial value problems.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are to:
 provide students the opportunity to identify real life problems leading to practical
problems in engineering;
 introduce students to real life problems in the area of engineering;
 students should be able to identify real life problems in engineering and solve it
mathematically;
 students should be able to solve theoretically real life ODE problems in the field of
engineering.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES
At the completion of the course, student will be able to:
(Knowledge based)
 classify given practical engineering problems into different types of ODEs problems ;
 identify real life problems leading to any of these equations;
 classify and explain real life engineering problems leading to special ODEs functions
such as Bessel, Lengendre and Hypergeometric function;
(Skills)
 solve the given ODEs equations with appropriate methods
 solve initial value problems using Laplace transform.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in
all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s
qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of
absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating
the reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,

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academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in
accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’
Handbook.
Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled.
Failure to submit any given assignment, as at when due, will earn the student zero for that
assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the
instructors in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones
during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting,
watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST
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Dass, H. K.: Advanced Engineering Mathematics. S. Chand & Company Limited, New Delhi,
2008
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Stroud ,K.A. :Further Engineering Mathematic. Macmillan Press Limited ,1996
Legend
1- Available in Departmental/School Libraries
2- Available on the Internet.
3- Available as Personal Collection
4- Available in local bookshops.

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 COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topic Remarks
1&2 First order ordinary differential equation During this first class,students should
know how to solve first order ODEs.
Existence and uniqness theorem Class quiz and exercises will be
3 administered to the students.
4&5 Second order ODEs exercises and take-home assignments
will be given to the students.
6&7 Linear dependence ,Wronskian exercises will be administered to the
&reduction of undetermined coefficient students.
8 Variation of parameters Class quiz will be administered to the
students.
Mid-Semester’s Test administration of mid-semester’s test
9 General theory of nth order linear Students should understand general
equation theory of nth order ODEs .
10 Series solution about ordinary and regular Class quiz and exercises will be
points administered to the students.
11&12 Special functions; exercises will be administered to the
Bessel,Lengendre,Hypergeometry students.
13 Laplace transformation Students should understand how to
solve initial value problems using
laplace transformation.
14 Revision Students prepare for semester’s
examinations. Evaluation will be done to
assess how far the students’ expectations for
the course have been met.
15 Examination Semester final examination.