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This document outlines a syllabus for a college mathematics course titled "College Mathematics" with the course code MAT1001. The course is 4 credits and consists of 45 hours of theory. The course aims to strengthen fundamental quantitative understanding and mathematical skills that can be applied in other fields. The syllabus covers 7 units: set theory, algebra, indices and logarithms, graphs, series and sequences, matrices, and financial mathematics. Students will be assessed through two tests making up 50% of their grade and a final exam making up the remaining 50%.

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College Mathematics Outline

This document outlines a syllabus for a college mathematics course titled "College Mathematics" with the course code MAT1001. The course is 4 credits and consists of 45 hours of theory. The course aims to strengthen fundamental quantitative understanding and mathematical skills that can be applied in other fields. The syllabus covers 7 units: set theory, algebra, indices and logarithms, graphs, series and sequences, matrices, and financial mathematics. Students will be assessed through two tests making up 50% of their grade and a final exam making up the remaining 50%.

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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

SYLLABUS OUTLINE

COLLEGE: FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCES

SCHOOL:

COURSE OF STUDY: BSC IN NURSING

MODULE TITLE: COLLEGE MATHEMATICS

MODULE CODE: MAT1001

DURATION: THEORY 45 HOURS

CREDIT VALUE: 4

PREREQUISITES: NONE

1.0 MODULE DESCRIPTION

This course seeks to strengthen fundamental quantitative understanding and to further develop
mathematical skills that can be applied in other fields of study. It also seeks to improve logical
reasoning skills in mathematics used to solve problems in real-life situations. Units include set
theory, algebra, logarithms, graphs, series & sequences, matrices and financial mathematics

2.0 MODULE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students should be able to:

o Use a scientific calculator efficiently.


o Demonstrate an understanding of set notation and set operations.
o Manipulate different types of algebraic expressions.
o Solve the polynomial equations up to the fourth degree.
o Exhibit competence in indicial and logarithmic notations.
o Appreciate compound functional relationships.
o Use graphical techniques to solve problems.
o Appreciate series and sequences.
o Use Pascal’s Triangle and the Binomial Theorem to perform binomial expansions.
o Apply matrices to real world situations
o Solve problems involving compound interest and annuity
3.0 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT 1 SET THEORY (2 hours)

Students should be able to:

1 Identify sets of real numbers R and recognize the inclusion relations among subsets of the
number system; for example, N ⊂ W ⊂ Z ⊂ Q ⊂ R ⊃ Q ;
2 Use set builder notation to represent sets of real numbers;
3 Use the terms: open interval, half open interval and closed interval;
4 Use interval notation to represent sets of real numbers.

UNIT 2 ALGEBRA (4 hours)

Students should be able to:

1 Factorize quadratic polynomial expressions to real linear factors;


2 Use the Factor Theorem and the Remainder Theorem to evaluate unknown
3 co-efficients;
th
4 Use Factor Theorem to solve equations involving polynomials up to the 4 dergee.

UNIT 3 INDICES AND LOGARITHMS (4 hours)

Students should be able to:

1. Use the laws of indices to simplify expressions including negative and rational indices;
2. Solve problems involving laws of indices;
Use the fact that log a b  c  a  b ;
c
3.
Use the fact that y  ln x  x  e ;
y
4.
5. Simplify expressions by using the laws of logarithms;
Use logarithms to solve equations of the form a  b ;
x
6.
7. Solve problems involving changing of the base of logarithm.

UNIT 4 GRAPHS (2 hours)*

Students should be able to:

1. Define compound or piece wise functions.


2. Plot and sketch compound functions only;
3. Draw graphs of special functions:

(i) Exponential growth and decay curves e.g. y  e & f ( x)  a where a  R


x x

(ii) Logarithmic e.g. f ( x )  log a x

UNIT 5 SERIES AND SEQUENCES (6 hours)

Students should be able to:

1. Define a series, as the sum of the terms of a sequence;


2. Represent a given series using summation (∑) notation;
3. Identify arithmetic and geometric series, and obtain expressions for their general terms and
sums, where both series are finite;
4. Calculate the sum of arithmetic and geometric series to a given number of terms;
5. Find the sum to infinity of a convergent geometric series;
6. Use Pascal’s Triangle to obtain the expansion of (a + b)n where
n n  N.
7. Explain the meaning and use simple properties of n ! and Cr where n, r W ;

8. Use Binomial Theorem to expand (a + b)n where n  R ,
9. Apply the Binomial Theorem to real world problems. eg finance & science.

UNIT 6 MATRICES (2 hours)

Students should be able to:

1. Operate with conformable matrices, carry out simple operations and manipulate matrices
using their properties;
2. Calculate the determinants of matrices (up to dimension 3x3);
3. Apply any one of the following methods to solve the real life situation
(i) Matrix Inversion
(ii) Cramer’s Rule

UNIT 7 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS (6 hours)

Students should be able to:

1. Define Compound Interest


2. Define Annuity
3. Define Present Value of an Annuity
4. Derive the Compound Interest Formula
5. Make the Principal, Interest, Interest Rate, Time and the Amount Accumulated the subject of
the Compound Interest Formula
6. Use the Geometric Progression to derive the Sum of the Annuity Formula
 R R
S n
  P    1 i n 
 i  i (1)

7. Derive the formula for the Present Value of an Annuity


R
PVA  1  (1  i )  n 
i (2)
8. Use equation (2) to determine mortgage payments and loans.

4.0 ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES

The overall grade in the course will be awarded based on:


Course Work:
(i) Test 1 25%
(ii) Test 2 25%

Final Examination: 50%

5.0 BREAKDOWN OF HOURS

The class will meet for traditional lectures for in-depth discussion of the course content. In
addition, students will be given worksheets which they are expected to attempt on their own.
These worksheets will be discussed and solved during tutorials; however, students are also
expected to play an active role in the learning process by attempting problems prior to the
tutorial.

The breakdown of the proposed 60 hours for the course is outlined as follows:

Didactic Instruction 26 hours


Tutorials 26 hours
Test 1 1 hour
Test 2 1 hour
Final Examination 2 hours

Required Text:

Core Maths for Advanced Level (Bostock, L. & Chandler, F.S.)

Recommended Texts:
Understanding Pure Mathematics (Sadler, A.J. & Thorning, D.W.S.)
Schaum’s Outline of Theory and Problems of Pre-Calculus (Safier, Fred)

Mathematics – The Core Course for A – Level (Bostock, L. & Chandler, S.)

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