LO1: Solve problems involving lengths, areas and volumes,
LO2: Manipulate algebraic expressions and solve algebraic equations,
LO3: Use traditional function notation, understand the properties of the standard mathematical functions, and graph these functions.
Mensuration: Use of standard area and volume formulae, trigonometry, ratio and proportion, effect of errors in calculations.
Algebra: Simplification of expressions, the use of surds and indices, the solution of linear and quadratic equations. Logarithms.
Functions: Properties and graphs of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Use of log-linear and log-log graph paper. Composition of functions. Inverse functions.
Differentiation: Idea of differentiation
Mathematics Department modules.
Alldis B.K., Mathematics for Technicians, 2nd ed (McGraw Hill, 1986).
Berry J. and Wainwright, P., Foundation Mathematics for Engineers (Macmillan, 1991).
Equipment:
Scientific/statistical calculator.
Continuous Assessment - 50%,
Written Examination - 50% (1x3 hrs).
Phone: +675 473 4999 Fax: +675 475 7776
