NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Syllabus
Department of Mathematics

Four Year B.Sc Honours Course

Effective from the
Session : 20092010

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National University
Subject: Mathematics
Syllabus for Four Year B.Sc Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2009-2010

Year wise courses and marks distribution

First Year (Honours)
Course Code
3752
3753
3754
3755
6282
6285

Course Title
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Calculus I
Linear Algebra
Analytic and Vector Geometry
Any TWO of the following:
Chemistry-I
Chemistry-I Practical

6362
6365

Statistics Practical-I

6272
6273

Introduction to Statistics
Physics-I (Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Waves
& Optics)
Physics-II (Heat, Thermodynamics and Radiation)
Total=

Marks
100
100
100
100

Credits
4
4
4
4

100
50

4
2

100
50

4
2

100

50
700

2
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Detailed Syllabus
First Year
Course Code:3752, Course Title: Fundamentals of Mathematics
60 Lectures

100 Marks, 4 Credits,

Elements of logic: Mathematical statements, Logical connectives, Conditional and bi-conditional

statements, Truth tables and tautologies, Quantifiers, Logical implication and equivalence, Deductive
reasoning.
Set Theory : Sets and subsets, Set operations, Cartesian product of two sets, Operations on family of
sets, De Morgans laws.
Relations and functions:. Relations. Order relation. Equivalence relations. Functions. Images and
inverse images of sets. Injective, surjective, and bijective functions. Inverse functions.
Real Number System: Field and order properties, Natural numbers, Integers and rational numbers,
Absolute value and their properties, Basic inequalities. (Including inequalities of means, powers;
inequalities of Cauchy, Chebyshev, Weierstrass).
Complex Number System: Field of Complex numbers, De Moivre's theorem and its applications.
Theory of equations: Relations between roots and coefficients, Symmetric functions of roots, Sum
of the powers of roots, Synthetic' division, Des Cartes rule of signs, Multiplicity of roots, Transformation of equations.
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Elementary number theory: Divisibility. Fundamental theorem of arithmetic. Congruences (basic

properties only).
Summation of series: Summation of algebraic and trigonometric series.
Evaluation: Final examination (Theory, 4 hours): 100 marks.
Ten questions will be set, of which any six are to be answered.
Books Recommended :
Schaums Outline Series- Theory and problems on set theory and related topics.
S. Bernard & J M Child- Higher algebra.
Md. Abdur Rahman - Basic Algebra.

Course Code: 3753, Course Title: Calculus-I

100 Marks, 4 Credits, 60 Lectures

Functions & their graphs : Polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential
functions, trigonometric functions & their inverses, hyperbolic functions & their inverses,
combinations of such functions.
Limit and continuity: Definitions and basic theorems on limit and continuity. Limit at infinity &
infinite limits, Computation of limits.
Differentiation: Tangent lines and rates of change. Definition of derivative. One-sided derivatives.
Rules of differentiation (proofs and applications). Successive differentiation. Leibnitz's theorem
(proof and application). Related rates. Linear approximations and differentials.
Applications of Differentiation: Mean value theorem. Maximum and minimum values of functions.
Concavity and points of inflection. Optimization problems.
Integration: Antiderivatives and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration. Definite integration
using antiderivatives. Fundamental theorems of calculus (proofs and applications). Basic properties of
integration. Integration by reduction.
Applications of Integration: Arc length. Plane areas. Surfaces of revolution. Volumes of solids of
revolution. Volumes by cylindrical shells. Volumes by cross sections.
Graphing in polar coordinates: Tangents to polar curves. Arc length in polar coordinates. Areas in
polar coordinates.
Improper integrals : Tests of convergence and their applications. Gamma and Beta functions.
Indeterminate form of type 0/0. L'Hospital's rule. Other indeterminate forms.
Approximation and Series: Taylor polynomials and series. Convergence of series. Taylor's series.
Taylor's theorem and remainders. Differentiation and integration of series. Validity of Taylor
expansions and computations with series.
Evaluation: Final exam (Theory, 4 hours): 100 marks.
Ten questions will be set, of which any six are to be answered.
Books Recommended:
1.

Howard Anton -Calculus (7th and forward edition).

2.

E.W. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.

3.

Md. A Matin & B Chakraboty, Differential Calculus.

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Course Code: 3754, Course Title: Linear Algebra

Lectures

100 Marks, 4 Credits, 60

Matrices and Determinants:,

Notion of matrix. Types of matrices. Algebra of matrices. Determinant function. Properties of
determinants. Minors, Cofactors, expansion and evaluation of determinants. Elementary row and
column operations and row-reduced echelon matrices. Invertible matrices. Different types of matrices,
Rank of matrices.
Vectors in Rn and Cn: Review of geometric vectors in R2 and R3 spaces. Vectors in Rn and Cn. Inner
product. Norm and distance in Rn and Cn.
System of Linear Equations: System of linear equations (homogeneous and non-homogeneous )
and their solutions. Application of matrices and determinants for solving system of linear equations.
Applications of system of equations in real life problems.
Vector Spaces: Notion of groups and fields. Vector spaces. Subspaces. Linear combination of
vectors. Linear dependence of vectors. Basis and dimension of vector spaces. Row and column
space of a matrix. Rank of matrices. Solution spaces of systems of linear equations.
Linear Transformation: Linear transformations. Kernel and image of a linear transformation and
their properties. Matrix representation of linear transformations. Change of bases.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Diagonalization. Cayley-Hamilton
theorem and its application.
Evaluation: Final exam (Theory, 4 hours ): 100 marks.
Ten questions will be set, of which any six are to be answered.
Books Recommended :
1. Howard Anton & Chris Rorres Elementary Linear Algebra with Application.
2. Seymour Lipschutz (Schaum's Outline Series)-Linear Algebra.
3. Md. Abdur Rahman- Linear Algebra.
Course Code: 3755, Course Title: Analytic and Vector Geometry
Credits, 60 Lectures

100 Marks, 4

Two-dimensional Geometry: Transformation of coordinates, Pair of straight lines (homogeneous

second degree equations, general second degree equations representing pair of straight lines, angle
between pair of straight lines, bisectors of angle between pair of straight lines), General equations of
second degree (reduction to standard forms, identifications, properties and tracing of conics).
Three-dimensional Geometry: Coordinates, Distance, Direction cosines and direction ratios, Planes
(equation of plane, angle between two planes, distance of a point from a plane), Straight lines
(equations of lines, relationship between planes and lines, shortest distance). Spheres. Conicoids
(basic properties).
Vector Geometry: Vectors in plane and space. Algebra of vectors. Rectangular Components. Scalar
and Vector products. Triple scalar product. Applications of vectors to geometry (vector equations of
straight lines and planes, areas and volumes).
Evaluation: Final exam (Theory; 4 hours ): 100 marks.
Ten questions will be set, of which six are to be answered.
Books Recommended :
1. H.H. Askwith - Analytic Geometry of Conic Section.
2. J. A. Hummel- Vector Geometry.
3. Robert IT. Bell- A Treatise on Three Dimensional Geometry.
4. Khosh Mohammad- Analytic Geometry and Vector Analysis
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Course Code: 6282, Course Title: Chemistry-I

100 Marks, 4 Credits, 60 Lectures

1. Measurements and the Scientific Method: Measurements, units, SI units, reliability of

measurements precision and accuracy, rounding off, significant figures, significant figures in
calculation, mean and median, errors, sources of errors.
2. Structure of atom: Atom, isotopes, Atomic masses, Mass spectroscopy, Atomic nucleus, Nuclear
binding energy, Nuclear reactions fission and Fusion reactions, Bohr atom model, Spectrum of
atomic hydrogen, Dual nature of electron, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Quantum numbers,
Atomic orbitals, Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hunds rule of maximum
multiplicity, Electronic configuration of atoms.
3. Periodic Table: Periodic law, Periodic table, Electronic configurations from the periodic table,
Periodic properties of the elements such as ionization energies, Electron affinity, Electro
negativity, Atomic/ionic radius along a period and down a group, Diagonal relationship
4. Chemical Bonds: Chemical bond, Types of chemical bonds ionic, Covalent coordination,
Metallic, Hydrogen, Polar and no polar covalent bonds, Lewis dot structure, Shapes of molecules,
VSEPR theory, Valence bond theory, Hybridization, - and -bonding in compounds, Molecular
orbital theory.
5. Oxidation and reduction: Redox reactions, Writing and balancing Redox reactions,
6. States of Matter: Comparison between solids, Liquids and gases, Changes of state, m.p. and b.p,
phase transition, Phase diagram of water.
7. Gaseous and Their Properties: The gas laws , The perfect gas equation, The kietic theory of
gases, Van der waals equations, Real gases, Grahams laws of diffusion and Effusion.
8. Solutions: Solubility and intermolecular forces, Solubility product, Types of concentration units,
Colligative properties of solutions, Henrys law, Nernst distribution law.
9. Acids and Bases: Various concepts on acids and bases, Conjugate acids and bases, Neutralization
reactions acid- base strength, pH, Acid-base titrations, Acid-base indicatiors, Acid-base properties of
salts, The common ion effect, Buffer solutions, Hard and soft acids and bases.
10. Chemical Equilibrium: Reversible reactions and the equilibrium state, The equilibrium law,
Reaction quotients and equilibrium constants, Calculations using Kc, Kp, Homogeneous and
heterogeneous equilibria, The principle of Le Chatelier and Brown.
11. Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons, Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, Alkanes, Alkenes, And
Alkynes, Nomenclature of organic compounds-the IUPAC system natural gas, Petroleum,
Petrochemicals.
12. Study of different classes of organic Compounds: Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic
Acids, Esters, Amines and Amides.
Books recommended:
1. General Chemistry, D. D. Ebbing, Houghton Miffin Co.
2. Chemistry The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, M. Siberberg. WCB /Mc Graw- Hill.
3. Introduction to Modern Inogranic Chemistry, S.Z. haider, Friends International.
4. Principles of physical chemistry, M. M. Huque and M. A Nawab, students publications.
5. Essentials of Physical chemistry, B.S Bahl, G.D Tuli and A Bahl, S. Chand & Co.Ltd.
6. Advanced Organic Chemistry, B.S. Bahl and A Bahl, S. Chand & Co. Ltd.
7. A Level chemistry by C.W. Ramsden
8. Organic Chemistry: T Morrison and R.N Boyed,
9. Fundamental of Organic Chemistry by W Solomons

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Course Code: 6285, Course Title: Chemistry-I Practical

Lectures

50 Marks, 2 Credits, 30

1. Preparation of FeSO4 7H2O, Mohrs salt and potash alum.

2. Separation and identification of four radicals from a mixture of anions and cations The cations
are pb2+, cu2+, Cd2+ , Al3+ , Fe2+ , Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+ Ca2+, Ba2+, Na+, K+ , and NH4+ , the
anions are NO3, CO32-, S2-, SO42-, Cl , Br and I+
3. Standardization of NaOH solution using standard oxalic acid solution,
4. Determination of Fe2+ using standard permanganate solution 5.
Iodometric determination of copper(II) using standard Na2SO3 solution.
6. Gravimetric determination of nickel as Ni(HDMG)2 complex 7.
Determination of the enthalpy change for the decomposition sodium dicarbonate into sodium
carbonate.
8. Determination of the pH- neutralization curves of a strong acid by a strong base.
9. Investigation of the conductance behaviour of electrolytic solution and applications (acetic acid)
10. Determination of the presence of nitrogen, halogen and sulphur in organic compounds.
11. Identification of the functional groups (unsaturation, alcohol, phenol, carbonyl, aldehlyde, ketone,
carboxylic acid, aromatic amine, amide and nitro- groups) in organic compound.
Books Recommended:
1. A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, A.I. Vogel, 3rd/4th edition, ELBS and
Longman Green & Co. Ltd.
2 A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, A.I. Vogel 3rd /4th edition, ELBS
and
Longman Green & Co. Ltd.
3 Practical physical chemistry, A Faraday.
4. A Text Book of practical organic chemistry, A.I. vogel, ELBS edition.

Course Code: 6362, Course Title: Introduction to Statistics

Lectures

100 Marks, 4 Credits, 60

1. Descriptive Statistics: StatisticsIts nature and some important uses, Qualitative and quantitative
data, Classification, Tabulation and frequency distribution, Graphical representation of data,
Measures of location, Measures of Dispersion, Skewness and Kurtosis, Mathematical relationship
among different measures of location, dispersion, Skewness and kurtosis.
2. Bivariate Data: Correlation coefficient, Correlation analysis, The purpose and uses of regression
analysis, Simple regression and methods of least squares and estimation of parameters, Correlation ratio, Rank correlation, Partial and multiple correlation.
3. Elementary Probability: Meaning of Probability, Classical and empirical definitions of
Probability, Axiomatic approach of defining probability, Event, Sample space and simple
problems on probability, Addition rule, Conditional probability, Multiplication rule and Bayes
theorems, The concept of a random variables, Probability function and probability density
function, Joint probability function. Marginal and conditional distributions, Statistical
independence, Expected value and related theorems, Moment generating function, Common
probability distributions, Binomial, Poisson and Normal.
4. Index Number: Concept of an index number and problems in the construction of index number,
Types of indices (Price, Quantity, Value and cost of living indices) and their uses, Tests for
index numbers.
5. Time Series analysis: Elements of time-series analysis, Measurement of trend by moving
average, By least square method, Trend curve, Determination of seasonal indices, Cyclical
movements.
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6. Numerical Mathematics: Differences of a polynomial, Finite difference operator, Difference

table, Newtons formula and starlings central difference formula, Inverse interpolation,
Numerical integration.
Books Recommended:
1. Yule and Kendall
: Introduction to Theory of Statistics.
2. Islam, M. Nurul.
: An Introduction to Statistics and Probability.
3. Jalil A. and Ferdous R. : Basic Statistics.
4. Mostafa M.G.
: Methods of Statistics.
5. David E.N.
: Probability Theory for Statistical Methods.
6. Weatherburn C.F.
: A First Course in Mathematical statistics.
7. Mosteller, Roure and Thomas : Probability with Statistical Applications.
8. Ali A.
: Theory of Statistics Vol. I
9. Mallick, S.A.
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10. Freeman H.
: Acturial, Mathematics Vols; I and II
11. Scarborough
: Numerical Mathematics.
12. David F.N.
: Probability theory for Statistical Methods.
13. Shil R.N.
: Introduction to Theory of Statistics.
14. Feller, W
: Introduction to Statistical Time Series (latest ed.).
15. Gupta and Kapoor
: Applied Statistics.

Course Code: 6365, Course Title: Statistics Practical-I

Lectures

50 Marks, 2 Credits, 30

Condensation and tabulation of data, Graphical representation of data, Frequency table, Measures of
location, Dispersion, Moments, Skewness and Kurtosis, measures of correlation coefficient, Rank
correlation, Fitting of simple regression lines, Fitting of Binomial, Normal and Poissons
distributions, Finding trend values and seasonal variation from time series data by different methods,
Calculation of Index numbers and test of index number, Use of Newtons forward and backward
formula, Solution of numerical integration.

Course Code: 6272, Course Title: Physics-I (Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Waves & Optics)
Marks 100,
4 Credits, 60 Lectures
1. Vector Analysis: Vectors and scalars, Addition and multiplication of vectors, Triple scalar &
vector products, Derivatives of vectors, Gradient, divergence and curl-their physical significance,
Theorems of Gauss, Green & Stokes.
2. Work, Energy and Power: Work energy theorem, Conservation of energy and linear
momentum, Conservative and non-conservative forces and systems, Conservation of energy and
momentum, Centre of mass, Collision problems.
3. Rotational Motions: Rotational variables, Rotation with constant angular acceleration, Relation
between linear and angular kinematics, Torque on a particle, Angular momentum of a particle,
kinetic energy of rotation and moment of intertia. Combined translational and rotational motion
of a rigid body, Conservation of angular momentum.
4. Gravitation: Centre of gravity of extended bodies, Gravitational field and potential their
calculations, Determination of gravitation constant and gravity, Compound and katers
pendulums, Motion of planets and satellites, Escape velocity.
5. Elasticity: Moduli of elasticity, poissions ratio, Relations between elastic constants and their
determination, Cantilever.
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6. Surface Tension: Surface tension as a molecular phenomenon, Surface tension and surface
energy, Capillary rise or fall of liquids, Pressure on a curved membrane due to surface tension,
Determination of surface tension of water, mercury and soap solution, Effect of temperature.
7. Fluid Dynamics: Viscosity and coefficient of viscosity, Poiseulles equation, Determination of
the coefficient of viscosity of liquid by Stokes method, Bernoullis theorem and its applications,
Toricellis theorem, Venturimeter.
8. Waves: Mechanical waves, types of waves, travelling waves. The superposition principle. Wave speed,
Power and intensity in wave motion. Interference of waves, Standing Waves and resonance.
9. Oscillatory Motions: Simple harmonic motion, Combination of harmonic motions, Damped
harmonic motion, Forced oscillations and resonance.
10. Geometrical Optics: Fermats Principles, Theory of equivalent lenses, Defect of images, Optical
instrument, Dispersion rainbow.
11. Nature and Propagation of light: Properties of light, Wave theory and Huygenes Principle,
Theories of light.
12. Interference: Youngs experiment: Bi-prism, Newtons ring.
13. Diffraction: Fresnels and Fraunhofer types, Diffraction through single slit and double slit,
diffraction grating, Dispersive and resolving powers of gratings.
14. Polarization: Plane, Elliptical and circular Polarizations, Optical, Rotatory dispersion, Polarimeters.
Books Recommended:
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4.

Spiegel, M.R.
R.S. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J.Walker
Halliday, D and Resnick, R.
Sears, F.W., Zimansky, M.W. and
Young, H.D.
5. Mathur, D.S.
6. Newman, F.W. and Serale, V.H.L
7. A text Book of Light
8. Fundamantals of Optics
9. A Text Book of Light
10. Principles of Optics

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Vector Analysis
Fundamentals of Physics
Physics

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University Physics
Properties of Matter
General Properties of Matter.
Choudhury, Saha & Pramanik
F.A. Jenking & H.E. White
K.G. Mazumder
B.K. Mathur

Course Code: 6273, Course Title: Physics-II (Heat, Thermodynamics and Radiation)
Marks 50, 2
Credits, 30 Lectures
1. Thermometry: Temperature, Concepts of thermal equilibrium, measurement of low and high
temperature: Gas thermometers, Resistance thermometer, Thermocouple, Pyrometry, International
temperature scale.
2. Calorimetry: Specific heats of solids, liquids and gases by method of mixture with radiation
corrections: Newtons Law of cooling, Variations of specific heats, Atomic and molecular heats.
3. Transmission of Heat: Thermal conductivity, Determination of thermal conductivities of good
and bad conductors.
4. Thermodynamic Systems: Concept of internal energy: The first law of thermodynamics, Work
and specific heats, Isothermal and adiabatic processes.
5. The second law of thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible processes: Carnot cycle, Efficiency of reversible engines, Absolute thermodynamic temperature scale, Change of phase:
Clausius and Clapeyron equation, Porous plug experiment.
6. Entropy: Entropy of an ideal gas, Temperature-entropy diagram, Increase of entropy.
7. Thermodynamic Functions: The Maxwells relations, Specific heat equations.
8. Radiation: Concept of black body radiation, Kirchhoffs law, StefanBoltzmann law, Wiens displacement Law, Rayleigh-Jeans law, Plancks Radiation law, Pyrometers, Temperature of the sun.
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R.S. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J.Walker

Halliday, D and Resnick, R.
A Text Book of Heat
Principles of Heat, Thermodynamics
and Radiation
Text Book of Heat, Thermodynamics
and Radiation
Taxt Book of Heat , Thermodynamics
and Radation
Heat and Theromodynamics
Tap O Tapagati Bijnan
Heat & Thermodynamics

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Fundamentals of Physics
Physics
T. Hossain
M.A. Haque

M. Ishaque & A.M.Z. Islam

Z.I. Bhuiyan & S. Rahman

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N. Uddin & A Kalam

M.A. Jabbar
M.W. Zemansky