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This document provides information about the Applied Mathematics I course offered at Jimma University College of Natural Sciences. The course aims to equip students with basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus. It covers topics like vectors, matrices, determinants, limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. Students will learn techniques for solving systems of linear equations and be able to evaluate derivatives and integrals. Assessment includes tests, assignments, and a final exam worth 60% of the total grade.

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Course Outline Applied I

This document provides information about the Applied Mathematics I course offered at Jimma University College of Natural Sciences. The course aims to equip students with basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus. It covers topics like vectors, matrices, determinants, limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. Students will learn techniques for solving systems of linear equations and be able to evaluate derivatives and integrals. Assessment includes tests, assignments, and a final exam worth 60% of the total grade.

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Jimma University

College of Natural Sciences


Department of Mathematics

Course title: Applied Mathematics I


Course code: Math Lecture hrs: 3 Tutorial hrs: 2
1041 Credit hours: 5
ECTS Prerequisite:
None

Aims
The course is designed for applied science students. It equips students with basic concepts and
techniques of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus that are useful for solving
engineering and science problems.

Course description
This course covers basic elements of vectors, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, solving
systems of linear equations, concepts and applications of differential and integral calculus of
one variable.

Course objectives
On completion of the course successful students will be able to:
- understand the basic ideas of vector
algebra, understand matrix algebra,
- determine the determinants,
- determine linear independence of vectors,
- apply scalar and vector products,
- write equations of lines and planes,
- determine direction angles and direction cosines of a vector,
- apply the basic techniques of matrix
algebra, determine inverse of a matrix,
- apply elementary row operation,
- solve systems of linear equations,
- understand the concepts of limit and continuity
- evaluate derivatives,
- apply derivatives,
- understand the concepts of integration,
- evaluate integrals,
- apply integrals

Course outline
Chapter 1:Vectors (AssignmentI)
1.1 Scalars and Vectors in R2 and R3
1.2 Addition and scalar multiplication
1.3 Scalar product
1.3.1 Magnitude of a vector
1.3.2 Angle between two vectors
1.3.3 Orthogonal projection
1.3.4 Direction angles
1.3.5 Direction cosines
1.4 Cross product
I .5 Lines and planes
Chapter 2: Matrices and determinants (Assignment II)
2.1. Definition of matrix and basic operations
2.2. Product of matrices and some algebraic properties; Transpose of a matrix
2.3. Elementary operations and its properties
2.4. Inverse of a matrix and its properties
2.5.Determinant of a matrix and its
properties
2.6. Solving system of linear equations
2.6.1 Cramer’s rule
2.6.2 Gaussian’s method
2.6.3 Inverse matrix method

Chapter 3: Limit and continuity


3.1. Definition of limit
3.2. Basic limit theorems
3.3. One sided limits
3.4. Infinite limits, limit at infinity and asymptotes
3.5. Continuity; one sided continuity
3.6. Intermediate value theorem

Chapter 4: Derivatives and application of derivatives


4.1. Definition of derivatives; basic rules
4.2. Higher order derivatives
4.3. Implicit differentiation
4.4. Slope, Velocity, acceleration and rate of change
4.5. Indeterminate Forms (L’Hopital’s Rule)
Chapter 5: Integration
5.1. Anti-derivatives; indefinite integrals
5.2. Techniques of integration
5.2.1. Integration by substitution, by parts and by partial fraction
5.2.2. Trigonometric integrals
5.2.3. Integration by trigonometric substitution
5.3. Definite integrals; Fundamental Theorem ofalculus Assessment

Methods
Assessment methods Weight
Test/Quiz 15%
Assignment 25%
Final examination 60%
Total 100%

Teaching materials
Textbook:
• Robert Ellis and Denny Gluck, Calculus with analytic geometry, 6' ed, Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, Publishers, 5' ed, 1993.

References:
• Leith old, the calculus with analytic geometry, 3'd Edition, Hei per & Row', publisher s.
• R. T. Smith and R. B. M inton, Calculus concepts and connections, McGram-Hill book
company, 2006
• D. V. Widder, Advanced calculus, Pi entice-Hall, 1979

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