Course Title : Mathematics-I Nature of Course : Theory

Level : BICTE Teaching Hours: 48

Code Number : Math Ed. 415 Full Marks: 100

Semester : First Credit Hours : 3

1. Course Introduction

This is an integrated course of different branches of mathematics for the students at bachelor’
s degree students of Information and Communication Technology(BICTE). This course
provides a foundation for the students to understand the basic concept of mathematics to be
applicable in the field of technology.. This course starts from the very fundamental matters
of set and logic which help to understand various concepts of mathematics. Furthermore, it
introduces real number system to make students familiar with real number system and its
properties without which mathematical study is not complete . This course also enables to
develop skills of drawing graphs of different types of functions that help to understand
mathematics through figures . Finally, it discusses on sequence , series and logarithms
through subsequent units which provide necessary concepts of basic mathematics to be
applicable in the field of information and communication technology.

2. General Objectives

The general objectives of this course are as follows:

• To familiarize the students with the basic concepts and operations of set theory.
• To enhance the knowledge of the logic to test validity of the arguments.
• To acquire the concept of real number system.
• To inculcate the skills of drawing graphs of functions and inequalities.
• To develop an skill of solving quadratic equations and deal on the relation between roots
• To familiarize students with sequence and series
• .To acquire a knowledge of logarithm and its properties

3. Specific Objectives and Contents

Specific objectives to each unit and corresponding contents are described below:
• Define sets and their types with Unit I Sets (6)
examples. 1.1.Sets and their types
• Identify and illustrate sets and their 1.2.Relation of sets and representation
subsets 1.3Operations on sets with their properties
• Explain the relation of sets and subsets 1.4.Cardinal number of sets
• Perform basic set operations with 1.5.Algebra of sets
examples 1.6. Euler – Venn diagram of sets
• Find cardinal number of sets.
• Prove algebra of sets and illustrate with
examples. Represent sets in Euler-Venn-
diagrams.

• Define statements and their truth values Unit II Symbolic Logic(5)

• Identify connectives and make 2.1 Statements
compound statements 2.2 Compound statements and their truth
• Construct negation of different types of values
statements 2.3 Logical connectives
• Draw truth values of compound 2.4. Algebra of statements
statements 2.5 Equivalent statements
• Identify tautology of statements 2.6 Conditional and bi-conditional statements
• Construct validity of arguments. 2.7 Tautology and contradictions
2.8 Arguments and the test of their validity

• Identify the system of natural numbers Unit III Real Number System (7)
,whole numbers and integers 2.1 Natural numbers ,whole numbers and
• Describe the axioms of Peano on natural integers
numbers 2.2 Peano’s axioms of natural numbers
• Define rational and irrational numbers 2.3 Rational and irrational numbers
• Plot rational and irrational numbers in 2.4 Construction of rational and irrational
graph numbers in a real line
• Deal with addition ,multiplication and 2.5 Real numbers and its properties :
distributive properties of real numbers • Addition property
• To define order density properties of real • Multiplication property
numbers • Distributive property
• Explain absolute and non-absolute values • Density property
of real numbers 2.5 Absolute value of real numbers
• Define order pair ,Cartesian product and Unit IV Functions and Graphs (6)
relation 1.Order pair , Cartesian product and relation
• Define and identify the types of mapping 2. Mapping and its types
• Define and illustrate function its domain • One to one
,range and co-domain • Onto
• Find composite and inverse of functions • One to one and onto
• Identify algebraic and transcendental 3.Function :
functions • Domain ,
• Draw graph of quadratic functions ,y=√𝑥 • Range
and homogeneous equations of first • Co-domain
degree 4. Composite and inverse functions
sDifferentiate between the equation 5.Algebraic and transcendental functions
and inequality 6. Functions and their graphs
• Solve linear and quadratic equations • General form of quadratic equations
• Solve equations reducible to linear and its graph
and quadratic forms • Graph of function y=√𝑥
• Solve system of linear equations in • System of homogeneous equations
two variables and their graph
• Solve inequalities and their
properties.
• Draw graph of inequalities of two
variables
• Solve linear programming problems
by g

• Distinguish between equations and Unit V Equations and Inequalities (10)

inequalities 5.1 Introduction to equation and inequalities
• Identify linear and quadratic equations 5.2 Roots of linear and quadratic equations
• Solve linear and quadratic equations 5.3 Roots of linear and quadratic inequalities
• Define homogeneous equations of two of one variable
variables of first degree 5.4 System of first degree equations of two
• Define inequalities variables
• State properties of inequalities 5.5 Inequalities and their properties
5.6 Graph of inequalities of one and two
• Draw graph of inequalities of one and two
variables and their solution set
variables
5.7 Graph of quadratic function
• Draw graph of quadratic function
5.8 Solution of linear programming problems
• Find the solution set of inequalities of two
by graphical method
variables
• Solve linear programming problems by
graphical method
 • Define finite and infinite sequence Unit VI Sequences and Series (9)
and series 6.1 Finite and infinite sequences and series
• Identify and illustrate arithmetic 6.2 Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic
,geometric and harmonic series progressions
• Find different types of means 6.3 Arithmetic , Geometric and Harmonic
• Calculate sum of arithmetic and means
geometric series 6.4.Sum of arithmetic and geometric series
• Deal on properties of arithmetic and 6.5 Properties of arithmetic and geometric
geometric means means
• Derive relation between AM,GM and 6.6 Relation between means
HM

• Define logarithm Unit VII Logarithms (5)

• Sketch the graph of logarithm. 7.1 Definition and graph of logarithm
• Prove properties of logarithm. 7.2 Properties of logarithm
Use logarithm concept in complex 7.3 Change of base
calculation 7.4 Computation with logarithm

4. Instructional Techniques

4.1General Instructional Techniques:There are various techniques of teaching and learning so as

to grasp the knowledge of mathematics. Although the methods of teaching and learning may
differ, the techniques to be used are lecture, discussion, problem solving, inquiry, question
answer, demonstration ,collaborative teaching approach and problem solving method.
4.2 Specific Instructional Techniques

The specific teaching and learning techniques ( unit - wise )are listed below:

Units Activities and Instructional Techniques Teaching

Hours ( 48 )
Sets Discussion and sharing experiences 6
Logic Project work in group 5
Real Number System Problem based learning in group 7
Functions and Graphs Question answer and discussion in group 6
Equations and inequalities Assignment and discussion 10
Sequence and series Project work in group and individual and 9
problem solving
Logarithm Discussion and problem solving 5
5. Evaluation
5.1 Internal Evaluation : (40%)
Internal evaluation will be conducted by subject teacher based on the following aspects:
• Attendance 5 marks
• Participation in learning activities 5 marks
• First assignment 10 marks
• Second assignment 10 marks
• Third assignment 10 marks
Total 40 marks
5.2 External Evaluation (60%)

The examination section of Dean Office , Faculty of Education will conduct final examination at
the end of the first semester .The type of questions and marks allocated for each question will be
as follows :

• Objective questions (multiple choice ) 10 x 1 mark = 10 marks

• Short answer questions (with two or ) 6 x 5 marks = 30 marks
• Long answer questions (with 1 or) 2 x 10 marks = 20 marks

Total = 60 marks

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