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COURSE OUTLINE BA101

BA101, BA101 Session June 2014, Politeknik Malaysia
Introduction ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 exposes students to algebra, standard form, index and logarithm, geometry and measurement as well as coordinates geometry and graph, theoretically and practically. This course also explains the basic concept of trigonometry and its functions in solving problems.


Ba 101 Engineering Mathematics 1
Instruction Duration : 15 Weeks
Credits :2
Pre Requisite : None
Semester : 1
Total Lecture Hour : 45

Synopsis
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 exposes students to algebra, standard form, index and logarithm, geometry and measurement as well as coordinates geometry and graph, theoretically and practically. This course also explains the basic concept of trigonometry and its functions in solving problems.
 
1.0 BASIC ALGEBRA
  • 1.1 Understand basic algebra.
  • 1.2 Understand quadratic equations.
  • 1.3 Understand simultaneous linear equations with two variables
2.0 STANDARD FORM, INDEX AND LOGARITHM
  • 2.1 Know standard form.
  • 2.2 Apply the rules of indices.
  • 2.3 Apply the rules of logarithm.
3.0 TRIGONOMETRY
  • 3.1 Understand the fundamental of trigonometric functions
  • 3.2 Apply trigonometric equations and identities.
  • 3.3 Apply sine and cosine rules.
 4.0 GEOMETRY AND MEASUREMENT
  • 4.1 Understand properties of angles associated with transversal and parallel lines.
  • 4.2 Apply the properties of circles
  • 4.3 Apply the Pythagoras’ Theorem
  • 4.4 Compute the arc length, area of a sector and segment of a circle.
  • 4.5 State the perimeter, area and volume for specific shapes.
  • 4.6 Comprehend the concepts of similarity.

5.0 COORDINATE GEOMETRY & GRAPH
  • 5.1 Apply the linear graphs.
  • 5.2 Apply the quadratic graphs.
  • 5.3 Apply the basic form of non-linear graphs.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
  1. Identify the basic concept of Basic Algebra, Standard Form, Index and Logarithm,   Trigonometry,   Geometry and Measurement, and Coordinate Geometry and Graph. (C1) 
  2. Apply the concept and suitable method of Basic Algebra, Standard Form, Index and Logarithm, Trigonometry, Geometry and Measurement, and Coordinate Geometry and Graph. (C3, P1)
  3. Solve the related mathematical problems by using suitable steps in Trigonometry, and Geometry and   Measurement. (A2)   
Note: *C1-Knowledge, C3-Application, P1-Perception, A2-Responding to Phenomena    



References
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