Syllabus
Syllabus
Syllabus
AFFILIATED COLLEGES
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Problem solving in concurrent courses (e.g; Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Geometry ) using
MATHEMATICA/MATLAB.
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.
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.
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.
Two-dimensional geometry
Three-dimensional geometry
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.
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)
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.
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)
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.
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.
Textbook
1. Parking, M., Macroeconomics.
2. Samuelson, P.A. and Nordhaus, W.D. Economics.
DHAKA UNIVERSITY
AFFILIATED COLLEGES
SECOND YEAR
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.
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.
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.
Evaluation:
Internal Assessment (Lab / Incourse Examination) 30 Marks
Final examination (Theory, 3 hours) 70 Marks
References
Problem solving in concurrent courses (e.g; Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Geometry ) using
MATHEMATICA/MATLAB.
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
Detailed Syllabi
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.