COURSE INFORMATION OUTLINE

CODE & COURSE : DBM1033 – MATHEMATICAL COMPUTING (DDT 1B)

PRE-REQUISITE(S) : NONE
LECTURER : NORAFIZA AKMA BINTI SHAMSUDIN
DEPARTMENT : MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND COMPUTER DEPARTMENT
DELIVERY METHOD : THEORY & TUTORIAL
CREDIT HOURS :3 TOTAL LECTURE HOURS : 26
TOTAL TUTORIAL HOURS : 23
TOTAL OTHERS HOURS :7
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
1. Apply the foundation of computing, mathematics and soft skills to be competent and possess strong understanding in related Information
Technology (IT) fields;
2. Practice technical skills by applying appropriate methodologies, models and techniques in IT fields
3. Communicate effectively with IT professionals, other professionals and community;
4. Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and solve problems within realistic constraints by applying knowledge,
principles and skills in IT;
5. Demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for society, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities;
6. Acquire life-long learning and professional development to enrich knowledge and competencies;
7. Inculcate entrepreneurial skills in the related discipline that contributes towards national growth and be competitive in IT industries;
8. Adhere to professional codes of ethics and enhance humanistic values to adapt to the real challenges in working environment; and
9. Demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills.
SYNOPSIS

MATHEMATICAL COMPUTING course introduces students to numbering system, geometry and complex numbers. Calculus covers the simple techniques of
differentiation and integration. In addition, this course also exposed to basic concept of matrices and linear algebra to help them in solving mathematical
problem in organizing data through theoretically and practically.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply mathematical concepts in the areas of number systems, complex numbers, matrices, linear algebra, geometry, and differentiation & integration. (C3,
PLO1)
2. Find mathematical solutions using the appropriate techniques in mathematics. (C3, A3, PLO1, PLO4)
3. Solve related mathematical problems using appropriate formulae and laws. (C4, A3, PLO1, PLO4)

IMPLEMENTATION
NO. PARTICULARS RTA CLO COURSE WORK REMARKS
WEEK

NUMBERING SYSTEM 1
This topic introduces the numbering systems:
TUTORIAL TASK 1
1 decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal. The topic 04 : 03 : 01 CLO 1
QUIZ 1
covers the conversion between numbering systems,
binary arithmetic. 2

GEOMETRY
This topic deals with identifying the different types of 3
angles, the properties of angles in a circle and
CLO 1
2 tangent to a circle. This topic also covers the use of 04 : 03 :01 ASSIGNMENT
CLO 2
the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the perimeter,
area and volume of two and three dimensional 4
geometric objects.

COMPLEX NUMBERS
This topic describes the differentiation between the 5
TUTORIAL TASK 2
real, imaginary and complex numbers as well as the CLO 1
3 04 : 03 : 01 QUIZ 2
operations of complex numbers. Complex numbers CLO 2
TEST
uses the Argand’s Diagram to find the modulus and 6
argument.

7
DIFFERENTIATION & INTEGRATION
TUTORIAL TASK 3
This topic covers the techniques of differentiations as 8
CLO 2 TUTORIAL TASK 4
4 well as to find the tangent and normal equations. It 08 : 06 : 04
CLO 3 QUIZ 3 9
also discusses on integral formulas and techniques of
TEST
integrations, indefinite integrals and definite integrals.
10

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MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA
12
This topic deals with basic operations performed on QUIZ 4
5 08 : 03 : 03 CLO 3
matrices. It also covers the simultaneous linear TUTORIAL TASK 5
13
equations by using matrices method.
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 TYPES OF ASSESSMENT:
The course assessment is carried out in two sections:

i. COURSEWORK (CA) – 60 %
Coursework assessment that measures knowledge, practical skills and generic skills are carried out in the form of
continuous assessment. Coursework assessments total score comprises the knowledge and practical marks ONLY.
It does not include the mark of generic skills.

Coursework is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the following:
a. Test (minimum 1) 15 %
b. Quiz (minimum 4) 10 %
c. Tutorial Task (minimum 5) 15 %
d. Assignment (minimum 1) 20%

[All Assessment Tasks above to be executed during Lecture/ Practical/ Tutorial hour]

ii. FINAL EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT (FE) – 40 %

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

REFERENCES:
Main:
Abdul Hadi Yaakub, Ong Beng Sim et al, (2012). Mathematics for Matriculation Semester 2: Fourth edition
update. Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Bakti. (ISBN: 978-9834504076).

Hanrahan, V. (2013). OCR Additional Mathematics Practice Book. London: Hodder Education. (ISBN: 978-
1444189506)

Additional:
Huettenmueller, R. (2012). Pre-Calculus Demystified 2/E (2nd Edition). USA: McGraw-Hill Professional. (ISBN: 978-
0071778497)

O’Regan, G. (2012). Mathematics in Computing: An Accessible Guide to Historical, Foundation and

Application Contexts. New York: Springer (ISBN: 978-1447145332)

Vince, J. A. (2010). Mathematics for Computer Graphics (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science). New
York: Springer. (ISBN: 978-1-84996-022-9)

RULES:

1. Attendance is compulsory for every student. Students are required to have at least 80% attendance.
2. Punctuality is essential. Every student is required to be in the lecture hall/lecture room/ workshop 5
minutes before class starts.
3. Student should submit all coursework on time.
4. All students must take part in every exercise/ task in class. Plagiarism and cheating will be severely
dealt with.
5. Students should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner following the policies and guidelines
of the polytechnic.

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