DHAKA UNIVERSITY

AFFILIATED COLLEGES

First Year Syllabus

D e p a r t m e n t of Mathematics

Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2017–2018
 Affiliated Colleges
Subject: Mathematics
Syllabus for Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2013-2014

Year wise Courses and marks distribution

FIRST YEAR
Subject Code Title Marks Credits
MAT 101 Fundamentals of Mathematics 100 3
MAT 102 Calculus I 100 3
MAT 103 Linear Algebra I 100 3
MAT 104 Analytic and Vector Geometry 100 3
MAT 150 Math Lab I 2
COM 100 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh 100 4
Bangladesh
Any Two of the following Minor Subjects :

Physics 6 Credits
Chemistry 6 Credits
Statistics 6 Credits
Economics 6 Credits
 Detailed Syllabus

Subject Code MAT 101 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Fundamentals of Mathematics

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 Morgan’s 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 equation.

Elementary number theory: Divisibility. Fundamental theorem of arithmetic. Congruences (basic

properties only).
Summation of series: Summation of algebraic and trigonometric series.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks.

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References:
1. S. Lipschutz, Set Theory, Schaum’s Outline Series.
2. S. Barnard & J. M. Child, Higher Algebra.
3. W.L. Ferrar, Algebra.
4. P.R. Halmos, Naive Set Theory.
5. H. S. Hall and S. R. Knight, Higher Algebra.

Subject Code MAT 102 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Calculus I

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. Indeterminate forms (L’Hospital’s rule)
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: Rolle’s theorem, Mean value theorem. Maximum and minimum
values of functions and related problems. 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 lengths. 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.
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: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks.

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References:
1. H. Anton, I. C. Bivens and S. Davis, Calculus: Early Transcendentals,Wiley.
2. E.W. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Brooks/Cole.
3. G. B. Thomas and R. L. Finney, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison Wesley.
4. J. Stewart, Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Cengage Learning.
5. G. Strang, Calculus, Wellesley-Cambridge.
6. R. Larson, R. P. Hostetler, F. H. Edwards and D. E. Heyd, Calculus with Analytic Geometry,
Houghton Mifflin College Div.

Subject Code MAT 103 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Linear Algebra I

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: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks.

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five 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.

Subject Code MAT 104 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Analytic and Vector Geometry

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: Incourse Assessment: 30 marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks.

Eight questions of equal value will be set of which five are to be answered. (taking at least one from
each group).

References:
1. A.F.M. Abdur Rahman & P.K. Bhattacharjee, Analytic Geometry and Vector Analysis.
2. Khosh Mohammad, Analytic Geometry and Vector Analysis.
3. J. A. Hummel, Vector Geometry.
4. H. Anton, I. C. Bivens and S. Davis, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Wiley.
5. E.W. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Brooks/Cole; Alternate.

Subject Code MAT 150 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Math Lab 1

Problem solving in concurrent courses (e.g; Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Geometry ) using
MATHEMATICA/MATLAB.

Lab Assignments: There shall be at least 5 lab assignments.

Evaluation: Internal Assessment (Laboratory works) 40 marks

Final Examination (Lab, 3 hours) 60 marks
 Mathematics Minor Courses
for
Honours Students of Different Departments of 7 Colleges other than Mathematics

The minor courses in Mathematics is open to Honours students of other departments in the faculty
of science. Each students will pursue such courses as are required by her/his parent department

FIRST YEAR
Subject Code Title Marks Credits
MAM 101 Fundamentals of Mathematics 100 2
MAM 102 Calculus I 100 2
MAM 103 Analytic and Vector Geometry 100 2
MAM 104 Linear Algebra 100 2

Detailed Syllabi
Subject Code MAM 101 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30
Subject Title: Fundamentals of Mathematics

1. Sets and subsets. Set operations. Family of Sets. De Morgan’s laws. Relations and functions:
Cartesian product of sets. Relations. Equivalence relations. Functions. Images and inverse images
of sets. Injective, surjective, and bijective functions. Inverse functions.
2. The Real number system: Field and order properties. Natural numbers, integers and rational
numbers. Absolute value. Basic inequalities. (including inequalities involving means, powers;
inequalities of Cauchy, Chebyshev, Weierstrass).
3. The Complex number system: Geometrical representation Polar form. De Moivre’s theorem and
its applications. Elementary number theory: Divisibility. Fundamental theorem of arithmetic.
Congruences (basic properties only).
4. Summation of finite series: Arithmetic-geometric series. Method of difference. Successive
differences.
5. Theory of equations: Synthetic division. Number of roots of polynomial equations. Relations
between roots and coefficients. Multiplicity of roots. Symmetric functions of roots.
Transformationof equations.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. S. Lipschutz, Set Theory, Schaum’s Outline Series.
2. S. Barnard & J. M. Child, Higher Algebra.
3. W.L. Ferrar, Algebra.
4. P.R. Halmos, Naive Set Theory.
 Subject Code MAM 102 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30
Subject Title: Calculus I

A. Differential Calculus
1. Functions and their graphs (polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential
functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, hyperbolic functions and their inverses,
combination of such functions). Limits of Functions: definition. Basic limit theorems (without
proofs).
2. Limit at infinity and infinite limits. Continuous functions. Properties Continuous
functions on closed and boundary intervals (no proofs required).
3. Differentiation: Tangent lines and rates of change. Definition of derivative. One-sided derivatives.
Rules of differentiation (with applications). Linear approximations and differentials. Successive
differentiation. Leibnitz theorem. Rolle’s theorem: Lagrange’s mean value theorems. Extrema of
functions, problems involving maxima and minima.
B. Integral Calculus
4. Integrals: Antiderivatives and indefinite integrals. Techniques of integration. Definite integration
using antiderivatives.
5. Definite integral as a limit of a sum. The fundamental theorem of calculus. Integration by
reduction.
6. Application of integration: Plane areas. Solids of revolution. Volumes by cylindrical shells. Volumes
by cross-sections. Arc length and surface of revolution.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. H. Anton et al, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
2. E.W. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
3. L. Bers & P. Karal, Calculus.
4. S. Lang, A First Course in Calculus.

Subject Code MAM 103 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30

Subject Title: Analytic and Vector Geometry

Two-dimensional geometry

1. Coordinates in two dimension. Transformations of coordinates.

2. Reduction of second degree equations to standard forms. Pairs of straight lines. Identifications of
conics. Equations of conics in polar coordinates.

Three-dimensional geometry

3. Coordinates in three dimensions. Direction cosines, and direction ratios.

4. Planes, straight lines and conicoids (basic definitions and properties only)

Vector geometry

5. Vectors in plane and space. Algebra of vectors. Scalar and vector products. Triple scalar products.
Applications to Geometry.
Evaluation: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours): 70 Marks
Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. A.F.M. Abdur Rahman & P.K. Bhattacharjee, Analytic Geometry and Vector Analysis.
2. Khosh Mohammad, Analytic Geometry and Vector Analysis.
3. J. A. Hummel, Vector Geometry.

Subject Code MAM 104 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30

Subject Title: Linear Algebra

1. Matrices and Determinants:

Notion of matrix. Types of matrices. Matrix operations, laws of matrix Algebra. Determinant
function. Properties of determinants. Minors, Cofactors, expansion and evaluation of
determinants. Elementary row and column operations and row-reduced echelon matrices.
Invertible matrices. Block matrices.
2. System of Linear Equations:
Linear equations. System of linear equations (homogeneous and non-homogeneous )and their
solutions. Application of matrices and determinants for solving system of linear equations.
3. Vector Spaces:
Vectors in Rn and Cn:
Review of geometric vectors in R2 and R3 space. Vectors in Rn and Cn . Inner product. Norm and
distance in Rn and Cn. Abstract vector space over R and C. Subspace. Sum and direct sum of sub
spaces. Linear independence of vectors; basis and dimension of vector spaces. Row and column
space of a matrix; rank of matrices. Solution spaces of systems of linear equation.
4. Linear transformations. Kernel and image of a linear transformation and their properties. Matrix
representation of linear transformations. Change of bases.
5. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Diagonalization. Cayley Hamiton theorem. Applications.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment: 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. H. Anton, and C.Rorres, Linear Algebra with Applications, 7th Edition,
2. S. Lipshutz, Linear Algebra, Schaum’s Outline Series.
3. W. Greub, Linear Algebra.
ECO 101: Principles of Microeconomics ( 3 credits)

1. Introduction: The economic way of thinking. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The

basic problems of economic organization. Production and exchange- the Production-
Possibility Frontier, the market mechanism.

2. Demand and consumer behaviour. Choice and utility theory. The Paradox of value. Law of
diminishing marginal utility. Why the demand curve slopes downward. Consumer surplus.
Normal inferior and Giffen goods. From individual to market demand. Basic elements of
demand and supply. The demand curve; movement along the curve vs. shifts of thecurve.
The supply curve: movement along the curves. shift of the curve. Equilibrium with supply
and demand curve.

3. Applications of demand and supply. Elasticity of demand and supply. Price, cross and
income elasticity. The paradox of the bumper harvest. Impact of a tax/subsidy on price and
quantity; price floors and ceilings the minimum wage controversy. Theory of production. The
production function. Fixed factors vs. variable factors of production. Short-run and long-run.
Total, average and marginal product. The law of diminishing returns. Returns to scale.
Technological change.

4. Analysis of costs and profit. Fixed and variable costs. Total average and marginal costs. The
link between production and costs. Marginal product and the least-cost rule. Opportunity
costs. Accounting profitives. economic profit. Profit-maximizing conditions. Perfect
Competition: Profits, losses, break-even andshut-down condition. The firm's supply curve.
Industry supply curve. Short-run-and long-run equilibrium. Efficiency of perfect competition.

5. Monopoly: Sources of market imperfections. Monopoly equilibrium. Price discrimination.

Natural monopoly andits regulation deadweight loss due to monopoly. Monopolistic
competition and oligopoly; game theory. Market failures. Risk and uncertainty. Moral hazard
and a diverse selection.

6. Public goods and externalities. Coarse theorem. The labour market. The demand for and
supply of labour. Equilibrium in a competitive labour marketMonopsony. Bilateral
monopsony. The distribution of income and wealth. The Lorenz curve.

7. International trade: Comparative advantage and the gains from trade. Protectionism.

Textbook
1. Samuelson, P.A. and Nordhaus, W D., Economics
2. Lipsey, R., Positive Economics
3. Baunol, W. and Blinder, A., Economics: Principles and Policy
ECO 102: Principles ofMacroeconomics ( 3 Credits)

1. Introduction to macroeconomics, Inflation, unemployment, the natural rate of

unemployment, nominal and real GDP, business cycles, budget deficit and international
deficit.

2. Measuring aggregate output and; the price level. Circular flow of income; injections and
Leakages. Three alternative ways of measuring GDP. The accuracy inmeasured GDP. The CPI
and the GDP deflator. Aggregate demand and aggregate supply. Short-run and long run
aggregate supply. Shifts in aggregate demand and aggregate supply curves. Macroeconomic
equilibrium.

3. Aggregate expenditure decisions. Private consumption, private investment, government

purchases of goods and services, net exports. Autonomous and induced expenditure.
Equilibrium expenditure and output. The autonomous expenditure multiplier. Relationship
between the aggregate expenditure and aggregate demand curves; derivation of the
aggregate demand curve.

4. Money and banking, Definitions and functions of money. The economic functions of financial
intermediaries. How banks create money. The simple money multiplier. The central Bank
and open market operations. The money multiplier. Interest rate determination. The
demand for money. Interest rates and bond prices. Money market equilibrium.

5. Aggregate demand fluctuation. Monetary and fiscal policy transmission mechanisms. Time
lags. Crowding out, international crowding out. Relative effectiveness of monetary and fiscal
policy.

6. The labour market and aggregate supply. The flexible wage theory. The sticky wage theory.
The long run and short-run aggregate supply curves.

7. Expectations and inflation. Anticipated and unanticipated inflation. Costs of inflating.

Demand, pull and cost-push inflation. Adaptive expectations, rational expectations and their
policy implications. The short-run and long-run phillips curves. Hysteresis Stabilising the
economy: Macroeconomic policy targets and instruments. Conflicts between objectives.
Fixed rules vs. feedback rules.

Textbook
1. Parking, M., Macroeconomics.
2. Samuelson, P.A. and Nordhaus, W.D. Economics.
 DHAKA UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED COLLEGES

Second Year Syllabus

D e p a r t m e n t of Mathematics

Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2018–2019
 Affiliated Colleges
Subject: Mathematics
Syllabus for Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2018-2019

Year wise Courses and marks distribution

SECOND YEAR

Subject Code Title Marks Credits

MAT 201 Calculus II 100 3
MAT 202 Ordinary Differential Equations I 100 3
MAT 203 Numerical Analysis I 100 3
MAT 204 Programming Fundamentals (Fortran) 100 3
MAT 250 Math Lab II (Fortran) 100 2
MAT 299 Viva Voce
100 2
Any Two of the following Minor Subjects :

Physics 6 Credits
Chemistry 6 Credits
Statistics 6 Credits
Economics 6 Credits
 Detailed Syllabi
Subject Code MAT 201 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45
Subject Title: Calculus II

A. Differential Calculus
1. Vector-valued functions of a single variable: Limits, derivatives and integrals of vector valued
functions.
2. Tangent lines to graphs of vector-valued functions . Arc length from vector view point. Arc length
parametrization.
3. Curvature of plane and space curves: Curvature from intrinsic equations, Cartesian equations
and parametric equations. Radius of curvature. Centre of curvature,
4. Partial Differentiation: Functions of several variables. Graphs of functions of two variables. Limits
and continuity. Partial derivatives. Differentiability, linearization and differentials. The Chain
rule. Partial derivatives with constrained variables. Directional derivatives; gradient vectors and
tangent planes.
5. Extrema of functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers. Taylor’s formula.

B. Integral Calculus
1. Multiple integrals: Double integrals and iterated integrals. Area as a double integral. Double
integrals in polar form.
2. Triple integrals and iterated integrals. Volume as a triple integral. Triple integral in cylindrical and
spherical polar coordinates.
3. General multiple integrals. Change of variables in multiple integrals. Jacobians.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. H. Anton et al, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
2. E. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
3. L. Bers & P. Karal, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
4. S. Lang, Calculus of Several Variables.

Subject Code MAT 202 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Ordinary Differential Equations I

1. Ordinary differential equations and their solutions: Classification of differential equations.

Solutions: Implicit solutions. Singular solutions. Initial value problems. Boundary value
problems. Basic existence and uniqueness theorems (statement and illustration only). Direction
fields. Phase line.
2. Solution of first order equations: Separable equations and equations reducible to this form.
Linear equations, Exact equations, Special integrating factors, Substitutions and transformations,
3. Modelling with first order differential equations: Construction of differential equations as
mathematical models (exponential growth and decay, heating and cooling, mixture of solutions,
series circuit, logistic growth, chemical reaction, falling bodies). Model solutions and
interpretation of results. Orthogonal and oblique trajectories.
4. Solution of higher order linear differential equations: Linear differential operators. Basic theory
of linear differential equations. Solution space of homogeneous linear equations. Fundamental
solutions of homogeneous systems. Reduction of order. Homogeneous linear equations with
 constant coefficients. Nonhomogeneous equation. Method of undetermined coefficients.
variation of parameters. Euler-Cauchy differential equations.
5. Modelling with second-order equations: Vibration of a mass on a spring, free and undamped
motion; free and damped motion; forced motion; resonance phenomena; electric circuit
problems, motion of a rocket.
Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks
Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. S. L. Ross, Differential Equation.
2. D. G. Zill, A First Course in Differential Equations with Applications.
3. F. Braner & J. A. Nohel, Differential Equations.
4. H.J.H. Piaggio, An Elementary Treatise on Differential Equations.

Subject Code MAT 203 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Numerical Analysis I
1. Solution of equation in one variable: Bisection algorithm, Method of false position. Fixed point
iteration, Newton-Raphson method, Error Analysis for iterative method, Accelerating limit of
convergence.
2. Interpolation and polynomial approximation: Taylor polynomials, Interpolation and Lagrange
polynomial, Iterated interpolation, Extrapolation.
3. Differentiation and Integration: Numerical differentiation, Richardson’s extrapolation, Elements
of Numerical Integration, Adaptive quadrature method, Romberg’s integration, Gaussian
quadrature.
4. Solutions of linear systems: Gaussian elimination and backward substitution, pivoting strategies,
LU decomposition method.
Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks
Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References :
1. R.L. Burden & J.D. Faires, Numerical Analysis.
2. M.A.Celia & W.G. Gray,Numerical Methods for Differential Equations.
3. L.W. Johson & R.D. Riess,Numerical Analysis.

Subject Code MAT 204 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Programming Fundamentals (FORTRAN)

1. Brief Introduction to Computer: Computer system, Information Processing Cycle, Operating

System, Data representation in Computer
2. Program Design: Algorithm, Flowchart, Conditional Branching, Loop
3. Programming Language: Fortran and its History
4. Basic Elements of Fortran: Character set, Structure of Fortran statement, Program Structure,
Data type, Constants, Variables, Operators and Operations, Intrinsic Functions, List directed
I/O
5. Control Structures: Branches, Loops
6. Arrays: One dimensional array, Two dimensional array
7. Input/Output concept: Formatted I/O, File Handling
8. Subprogram: Subroutine, User defined function
 9. Implementation: Construction of Fortran program for problems drawn from mathematics
and sciences including root finding problem for equation of one variable, IVP.

Classes: Theory (2 hours/week), Lab (At least 5 assignments).

Evaluation:
Internal Assessment (Lab / Incourse Examination) 30 Marks
Final examination (Theory, 3 hours) 70 Marks

References

1. Introduction to Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers by Stephen J. Chapman.

2. Modern Fortran Explained. Michael Metcalf, John Reid and Malcolm Cohen.
3. Gordon B. Davis & Thomas R. Hoffmann, FORTRAN 77: A Structured, Disciplined Style.

Subject Code MAT 250 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Math Lab II (Fortran)

Problem solving in concurrent courses (e.g; Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Geometry ) using
MATHEMATICA/MATLAB.

Lab Assignments: There shall be at least 5 lab assignments.

Evaluation: Internal Assessment (Laboratory works) 40 marks

Final Examination (Lab, 3 hours) 60 marks

Subject Code MAT 299 Marks: 100 Credits: 2

Subject Title: Viva Voce

Viva Voce on courses taught in the First Year and Second Year
 Mathematics Minor Courses
for
Honours Students of Different Departments of 7 Colleges other than Mathematics

The minor courses in Mathematics is open to Honours students of other departments in the faculty
of science. Each students will pursue such courses as are required by her/his parent department

SECOND YEAR

Subject Code Title Marks Credits

MAM 201 Calculus II 100 2
MAM 202 Ordinary Differential Equations 100 2
MAM 203 Numerical Analysis 100 2

MAM 204 Mathematical Methods 100 2

Detailed Syllabi

Subject Code MAM 201 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30

Subject Title: Calculus II

A. Differential Calculus
1. Vector-valued functions of a single variable: Limits, derivatives and integrals of vector valued
functions. Tangent lines to graphs of vector-valued functions . Curvature of plane and space
curves:

2. Partial Differentiation: Functions of several variables. Limits and continuity. Partial derivatives.
Differentiability, linearization and differentials. The Chain rule. Partial derivatives with constrained
variables. Directional derivatives; gradient vectors and tangent planes.
3. Taylor’s formula (in one and in several variables). Extrema of functions of several variables,
Lagrange multiplier.

B. Integral Calculus
4. Multiple integrals: Double and triple integrals; and iterated integrals. Area as a double integral.
Double integrals in polar form. Volume as a triple integral. Triple integral in cylindrical and
spherical polar coordinates.
5. General multiple integrals. Change of variables in multiple integrals. Jacobians.
6. Gradient, divergence, curl. Green’s theorem, Gauss’s theorem, Stoke’s theorem.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
4. H. Anton et al, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
5. E. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
6. L. Bers & P. Karal, Calculus with Analytic Geometry.
 4. S. Lang, Calculus of Several Variables.

Subject Code MAM 202 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30

Subject Title: Ordinary Differential Equations

1. Ordinary differential equations and their solutions: Initial value problems. Boundary value
problems. Basic existence and uniqueness theorems (statement and illustration only).
2. Solution of first order equations: Separable equations and equations reducible to this form. Linear
equations, Exact equations, Special integrating factors, Substitutions and transformations,
3. Solution of higher order linear differential equations: Solution space of homogeneous linear
equations. Fundamental solutions of homogeneous systems. Reduction of order. Homogeneous
linear equations with constant coefficients. Nonhomogeneous equations.
4. Method of undetermined coefficients. variation of parameters. Euler-Cauchy differential
equations.
5. Systems of differential equations, Linear system, Fundamental matix. Solutions of linear systems,
with constant coefficient.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. S. L. Ross, Differential Equation.
2. D. G. Zill, A First Course in Differential Equations with Applications.
3. F. Braner & J. A. Nohel, Differential Equations.
4. H.J.H. Piaggio, An Elementary Treatise on Differential Equations.

Subject Code MAM 203 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30

Subject Title: Numerical Analysis

1. Solution of equation in one variable: Bisection algorithm, Method of false position. Fixed point
iteration, Newton-Raphson method, Error Analysis for iterative method, Acceleration of
convergence.
2. Interpolation and polynomial approximation: Taylor polynomials, Interpolation and Lagrange
polynomial, Iterated interpolation, Extrapolation.
3. Differentiation and Integration: Numerical differentiation, Richardson’s extrapolation, Elements of
Numerical Integration, Adaptive quadrature method, Romberg’s integration, Gaussian quadrature.
4. Solutions of linear systems: Gaussian elimination and backward substitution, pivoting strategies,
Matrix inversion; LU decomposition method.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References :
1. R.L. Burden & J.D. Faires, Numerical Analysis.
2. M.A.Celia & W.G. Gray, Numerical Methods for Differential Equations.
3. L.W. Johson & R.D. Riess, Numerical Analysis.
 Subject Code MAM 204 Marks: 100 Credits: 2 Hours: 30
Subject Title: Mathematical Methods

1. Fourier Series: Fourier Series, Fourier sine and cosine series. Properties of Fourier series.
Operations on Fourier series. Complex form.
2. Solution of differential equations in infinite series. Equations of Legendre, Bessel, Hermite and
Laguerre. Special functions: Legendre, Hermite and Laguerre polynomials; Bessel functions.
Generating functiions and recurrence relations.
3. Beta and Gamma functions.
4. Laplace transforms: Basic definitions and properties, Existence theorem.. Laplace transforms of
periodic functions. Transforms of convolutions. Inverse transform. Use of Lablace transforms in
solving initial value problems.
5. Functions of a complex variable, analytic functions. Complex integration; Cauchy’s theorem and
Cauchy’s integral formula. Singularities and residues. Cauchy’s residue theorem. Evaluation of real
integrals using contour integration.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 2 ½ hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. W.N. Lebedev & R.A. Silverman, Special Functions and their Applications.
2. E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics.
3. M. R. Spiegel, Laplace Transforms, Schaum’s Outline Series.
4. R.V. Churchill & J. W. Brown, Complex Variables and Applications.
 DHAKA UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED COLLEGES

Third Year Syllabus

D e p a r t m e n t of Mathematics
( Session: 2019–2020)

Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2017–2018
 Affiliated Colleges
Subject: Mathematics
Syllabus for Four Year B S Honours Course

Effective from the Session: 2017-2018

Year wise Courses and marks distribution

THIRD YEAR
(Session: 2019-2020)

Subject Code Title Marks Credits

MAT 301 Real Analysis 100 3
MAT 302 Complex Analysis 100 3
MAT 303 Ordinary Differential Equations II 100 3
MAT 304 Abstract Algebra 100 3
MAT 305 Mathematical Methods 100 3
MAT 306 Numerical Analysis II 100 3
MAT 307 Optimization 100 3
MAT 308 Mechanics 100 3
MAT 309 Differential Geometry 100 3
MAT 350 Math Lab III (Fortran) 100 3
MAT 399 Viva Voce 2
100
 Detailed Syllabi
Subject Code MAT 301 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45
Subject Title: Real Analysis

1. Bounded sets of real numbers. Supremum and infimum. The completeness axiom and its
consequences. Dedekind’s theorems. Cluster (limit) points; Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem.
2. Infinite sequences. Convergence. Theorems on limits. Monotone sequences, subsequences.
Cauchy’s general principle of convergence. Cauchy’s first and second theorems on limits.
3. Infinite series of real numbers: convergence and absolute convergence. Tests for convergence;
Gauss’s tests (simplified form). Alternating series (Leibnitz’s test). Product of infinite series.
4. Properties of continuous functions (with proofs). Intermediate value theorem.
5. The derivative : standard theorems including Darboux’s theorem.
6. The Riemann integral; definitions via Riemann’s sums and Darboux’s sums. Darboux’s theorem.
(equivalence of the two definitions) Necessary and sufficient conditions for integrability. Classes
of integrable functions. Fundamental theorem of calculus.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. K. A. Ross : Elementary Analysis : The Theory of Calculus.
2. R. G. Bartle, & D. R. Sherbert : Introduction to Real Analysis.
3. W. Rudin : Principles of Mathematical Analysis.
4. M. Ramzan Ali Sarder : Elements of Real Analysis.

Subject Code MAT 302 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Complex Analysis

1. Complex plane: Metric properties and geometry of the complex plane. The point at infinity.
Stereographic projection.
2. Functions of a complex variable: Limit, continuity and differentiability of a complex function.
Analytic functions and their properties. Harmonic functions.
3. Complex integration: Line integration over rectifiable curves. Winding number. Cauchy’s
theorem. Cauchy’s integral formula. Liouville’s theorem. Fundamental theorem of Algebra.
Rouche’s theorem. The maximum and the minimum modulus principle.
4. Singularities: Power series of complex terms. Residues, Taylor’s and Laurent’s expansion.
Cauchy’s residue theorem. Evaluation of integrals by contour integration. Branch points and
cuts.
5. Bilinear transformations and mappings: Basic mapping. Linear fractional transformations. Other
mappings. Conformal mappings.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 4 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. R.V. Churchill & J.W. Brown, Complex Variables and Applications.
2. L. Penniri, Elements of Complex Variables.
3. U. P. Palka, An Introduction to Complex Function Theory.
4. L.V. Ahlfors, Complex Analysis, McGraw-Hill
5. D G Zill, P.D. Shanahn, Complex Analysis: A first course with Applications.
6. M.R. Spiegel, Complex Variables Schaum’s outline series
7. S Ponnusamy & Herb Silverman, Complex Variable with Applications.

Subject Code MAT 303 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Ordinary Differential Equations II

1. Existence and uniqueness theory: Fundamental existence and uniqueness theorem. Dependence
of solutions on initial conditions and equation parameters. Existence and uniqueness theorems
for systems of equations and higher-order equations.
2. Series solutions of second order linear equations: Taylor series solutions about an ordinary
point. Frobenius series solutions about regular singular points.
3. Legendre functions (Generating function, recurrence relations and other properties of Legendre
polynomials, Expansion theorem, Legendre differential equation, Legendre function of first kind,
Legendre function of second kind, associated Legendre functions).
4. Bessel functions (Generating function, recurrence relations, Bessel differential equation, Integral
representations Orthogonality relations, Modified Bessel functions).
5. Hermite polynomials, Laguerre polynomials (Generating function, Rodrigue’s formula,
orthogonal properties, Hermite and Laguerre differential equation, recurrence relations,
expansion theorems).
6. Special functions: Gamma function. Error function. Hyper geometric function (Hyper geometric
equation, special hyper geometric function, Generalized hyper geometric function, special
confluent hyperbolic functions).
7. Systems of linear first order differential equations: Elimination method. Matrix method for
homogeneous linear systems with constant coefficients. Variation of parameters. Matrix
exponential.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. S. L. Ross, Differential Equations
2. D. G. Zill, A First Course in Differential Equations with Applcations.
3. F. Brauer & J. A. Nohel, Differential Equations.
4. H.J.H. Piaggio, An Elementary Treatise on Differential Equations
5. W.N. Lebedev & R.A. Silverman, Special Functions and their Applications.
 Subject Code MAT 304 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45
Subject Title: Abstract Algebra

Group
1. Groupoids. Semigroups. Monoids. Order of an element of a group. Cyclic group.
2. Subgroups. Algebra of complexes. Subgroup generated by a complex. Cosets. Coset
decompositions. Lagrange’s theorem. Normal subgroups. Quotient (factor) groups. Product of
cosets.
3. Permutation groups. Symmetric groups of permutations. Cyclic permutations. Transpositions.
Even and odd permutations. Altering groups.
4. Homomorphisms and isomorphisms of groups. Cayley’s theorem. Automorphism. Inner
automorphism. Outer automorphism. The isomorphism theorems.

Ring
5. Rings. Various types of rings. Properties of rings. Characteristic of a ring.
6. Subring. Ideal. Principle ideal. Maximal ideal. Prime ideal. Quotient ring.
7. Homomorphism of rings. Isomorphism theorems. Embedding of an integral domain in a field
8. Divisibility. Units. Associates. Highest common factor (HCF). Least common multiple (LCM).
Coprimes. Prime elements. Irreducible elements. Principal ideal domains. Euclidean domains.
Unique factorization domains.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered taking at least two
from each part.
References
1. P.B. Bhattarcharya, S.K. Jain & S.R. Nagpaul, Basic Abstract Algebra.
2. W.K. Nicholson, Introduction to Abstract Algebra.
3. J.B. Fraleigh, Introduction to Abstract Algebra.
4. M.Artin, Algebra.
5. R S Aggarwal, A Text Book on Modern Algebra

Subject Code MAT 305 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Mathematical Methods

1. Fourier Series: Fourier series and its convergence. Fourier sine and cosine series. Properties of
Fourier series. Operations on Fourier series. Complex from. Applications of Fourier series.
2. Laplace transforms: Basic definitions and properties, Existence theorem. Transforms of
derivatives. Relations involving integrals. Laplace transforms of periodic functions. Transforms of
convolutions. Inverse transform. Calculation of inverse transforms. Use of contour integration.
Applications to boundary differential equations.
3. Fourier transforms: Fourier transforms. Inversion theorem. Sine and cosine transforms.
Transform of derivatives. Transforms of rational function. Convolution theorem. Parseval’s
theorem. Applications to boundary value problems and integral equation.
4. Eigenvalue problems and Strum-Liouvile boundary value problems: Regular Strum-Liouville
boundary value problems. Non-homogeneous boundary value problems and the Fredholm
 alternative. Solution by eigenfunction expansion. Green’s functions. Singular Strum Liouville
boundary value problems/Oscillation and comparison theory.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 4 hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. R.V. Churchill & J. W. Brown, Fourier Series and Boundary value problems.
2. W.N. Lebedev & R.A. Silverman, Special Functions and their Applications.
3. E. Kreuszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics.
4. M. R. Spiegel, Laplace Transforms, Schaum’s Outline Series.
5. S. L. Ross, Differential Equations

Subject Code MAT 306 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Numerical Analysis II

1. Iterative techniques in matrix algebra: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the power method,
Householder’s method, Q-R method.
2. Nonlinear system of equations: Fixed point for functions of several variables, Newton’s
method, Quasi-Newton’s method, Steepest Descent techniques.
3. Initial value problems for ODE : Euler’s and modified Euler’s method, Higher order Taylor’s
method, Single-step methods (Runge-Kutta methods, extrapolation methods-higher order
differential equations and systems of differential equations), Multi-step methods (Adams-
Bashforth, Adams-Moulton, Predictor-Corrector), error and stability analysis. Numerical
solutions of Systems of Differential Equations (IVP)
4. Boundary value problem for ODE: Shooting method for linear and nonlinear problems, Finite
difference methods for linear and nonlinear problems, the Rayleigh-Ritz Method (Piecewise
Linear, and cubic splines).
5. Finite difference method for PDEs: Numerical Solution of initial boundary value problems
(heat equation, one and two way wave equations in one space dimension only), 2D Elliptic
BVPs using finite difference method.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
References
1. R.L. Burden & J.D. Faires, Numerical Analysis.
2. Eddre Suli and Devid F Mayers, Introduction to Numerical Analysis., second edition
3. K. Atkinson & W. Han Kendall Atkinson, Weimin Han, Theoretical Numerical Analysis: A
Functional Analysis Framework
4. M.A. Celia & W.G. Gray, Numerical Methods for Differential Equations.
5. L.W. Johson & R.D. Riess, Numerical Analysis.
 Subject Code MAT 307 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45
Subject Title: Optimization

1. Introduction: Convex sets and related theorems, introduction to linear programming (LP)
2. Formulation: Formulation of LP problems.
3. Solution Techniques: Graphical solutions, Simplex method, Two -phase and Big-M simplex
methods.
4. Duality and Sensitivity: Duality and related theorems, Dual simplex method, shadow prices and
Sensitivity analysis of LP.
5. Introductory concepts of Nonlinear programming (NLP): Classification of NLP problems,
Convexity of Nonlinear functions, Gradient and Hessian matrix and related theorems.
5. Solution Techniques of constrained NLPs: Lagrange’s Multiplier method, Kuhn-Tucker
method.
7. Solution of Quadratic programming (QP): Complementary pivot method, Wolfe’s method etc.

Evaluation : Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours) 70 Marks.

Eight questions will be set, of which any five are to be answered. AMPL, LINDO, LINGO,
Mathematica, or MAT-LAB can be used for analyzing the solutions.
References
1. W.L. Winston: Operations Research: Applications and algorithms, 4th edition, CENGAGE
Learning publisher, USA.
2. Hiller and Lieberman: Introduction to operations research.
3. C. Van De Panne: MethodS for LPs and QPsS.I. Gass, Linear Programming.
4. G. Hadley, Linear Programming.
5. N.S. Kambo, Mathematical Programming Techniques.
6. Ravindran, Phillips & Solberg, Operations Research.

Subject Code MAT 308 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Mechanics

1. General conditions of equilibrium. Principle of virtual work. Stable and unstable equilibrium.
Centre of gravity.
2. Rectilinear motion.
3. Motion in a plane. Motion of a particle under a central force.
4. Motion of a particle in space.
5. Motion of rigid bodies. Moment of inertia. D’alembert’s principle.
6. Motion about fixed axes.
7. Motion in two dimensions.

References :
1. S.L. Loney : Statics.
2. L.A. Pars : Introduction to Dynamics.
3. S.L. Loney : Analytical Dynamics of a Particle.

Evaluation : Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 4 hours). 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.
 Subject Code MAT 309 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45
Subject Title: Differential Geometry

1. Curves in space: Vector functions of one variable, space curves, unit tangent to a space curve,
equation of a tangent line to a curve, Osculating plane (or Plane of curvature).
2. Vector functions of two variables. Tangent and normal plane to the surface f (x ,y ,z )=0.
Principal normal, binormal and Funamental planes, equation of principal normal and biromal
line, curature and torsion, Serret-Frent’s formulae, theorems on curature and torsion.
3. Helices and their properties, Circular helix. Spherical indicatrix of tagent, normal and binormal,
curature and torsion of spherical indicatrieces, Involutes and evolutes, Bertand curves.
4. Surface: Curvilinear coordinates, parametric curves, Analytical representation, Monge’s form of
the surface, first fundamental form or metric geometrical represenation of metric, relation
between coefficients E, F, G; properties of metric, angle between any two directions and
parametric curves, condition of orthogonality of parametric curves, elements of area, unit
surface normal, tangent plane, Weingarten equations (or derivatives of surface normal).
5. Second fundamental form, Normal curvature, Meusrier’s theorem, curvature directions,
condition of orthogonality of curvature direction, Principal curvatiures, lines of curvature, first
curvature, mean curvature, Gaussian curvature, centre of curvature, Rodrigues’s formula.
6. Euler Euler’s Theorem, Elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic points, Dupin Indicatrix, asymptotic
lines, Third Fundamental form, Theorem of BeltramiEnnerper.

Evaluation: Incourse Assessment 30 Marks. Final examination (Theory, 3 hours): 70 Marks

Eight questions of equal value will be set, of which any five are to be answered.

References
1. M.L. Khanna, Differential Geometry.
2. M.M. Lispchutz, Theory and Problems of Differential Geometry.
3. D.J. Struik, Lecturer on Classical Differential Geometry.
4. C.E. Weatherburn, Differential Geometry of Three Dimensions.

Subject Code MAT 250 Marks: 100 Credits: 3 Hours: 45

Subject Title: Math Lab II (Fortran)

Problem Solving in concurrent courses (Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis and Applied
Mathematics, Linear Programming ) using FORTRAN.

Lab Assignments: There shall be at least 5 lab assignments

Evaluation: Internal Assessment (Laboratory works). 40 Marks

Final Examination (Lab, 3 hours). 60 Marks

Subject Code MAT 399 Marks: 100 Credits: 2

Subject Title: Viva Voce

Viva Voce on courses taught in the Third Year.