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Course Name MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS
Algebraic expressions and equations; solution sets of algebraic
equations in one variable: linear, quadratic, polynomial of degree n, fractional, radical equations, quadratic in form, exponential and logarithmic equations; decomposition of fractions into partial fractions; solution sets of systems of linear equations involving up to three variables. Trigonometric functions, identities and Course equations; solutions of triangles; law of sines; law of cosines; Description inverse trigonometric functions; spherical trigonometry. Equations of lines and conic sections; curve tracing in both rectangular and polar coordinates in two-dimensional space. Cavalieri’s and Volume theorems; formulas for areas of plane figures, volumes for solids; volumes and surface areas for spheres, pyramids, and cones; zone, sector and segment of a sphere; theorems of Pappus. Number of Units for Lecture and 3 units lecture Laboratory Number of Contact Hours 3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite Co-Requisite Program Outcome/s Addressed by the Course After completing this course, the student must be able to: 1. Determine the solution sets of all types of algebraic expressions, exponential equations and logarithmic equations; and inequalities; 2. Define and evaluate each of the six trigonometric functions; prove trigonometric functions; define and evaluate inverse trigonometric functions; solve trigonometric equation; Solve Course problems involving right triangles using trigonometric function Outcomes definition for acute angles; solve problems involving oblique triangles by the use of the sine and cosine laws. 3. Set up equations given enough properties of lines and conics; Draw the graph of the given equation of the line and the equation of the conic section. 4. Compute for the area of plane figures; Compute for the surface areas and volumes of different types of solid using usual and other methods such as the theorems of Pappus. Course Outline 1. Rational Expressions a) Rules of Exponents; Simplification of Rational Expressions; Operations on Rational Expressions b) Properties of Radicals; Simplification of Radicals; Operations on Radicals 2. Functions a) Inverse Functions b) Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Equations 3. Systems of Linear Equations (By Elimination Methods) 4. Decomposition of Rational Equations into Partial Functions 5. Trigonometric Functions a) Angles and Measurements b) Trigonometric Functions of Angles c) Trigonometric Function Values d) The Sine and Cosine of Real Numbers e) Graphs of the Sine and Cosine and Other Sine Waves f) Solutions of Right Triangle 6. Analytic Trigonometry a) The Eight Fundamental Identities b) Proving Trigonometric Identities c) Sum and Difference Identities d) Inverse Trigonometric Identities e) Trigonometric Equations f) Identities for the Product, Sum, and Difference of Sine and Cosine 7. Application of Trigonometry a) The Law of Sines b) The Law of Cosines 8. Spherical Trigonometry a) Fundamental Formulas b) Spherical Triangles 9. Plane Analytic Geometry a) Distance Formula b) Inclination and Slope c) Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 10. The Line a) Point-Slope and Two-Point Forms b) Slope-Intercept and Intercept Forms c) Distance from a Point to the Line d) Normal Form 11. The Circle a) The Standard Form for an Equation of a Circle b) Conditions to Determine a Circle 12. Conic Sections a) Introduction b) The Parabola c) The Ellipse d) The Hyperbola 13. Plane Figures a) Mensuration of Plane Figures 14. Solids for which V=Bh a) Solid Sections b) Cubes c) Rectangular Parallelopiped d) Cavalieri’s Theorem e) Volume Theorem f) Prism g) Cylinder (Circular and Right Circular) 1 15. Solids for which V = Bh 3 a) Pyramids b) Cones c) Frustum of Regular Pyramid d) Frustum of Right Circular Cone 16. Sphere a) Surface Area and Volume b) Zone c) Segment d) Sector 17. Theorems of Pappus Laboratory Equipment Suggested Reference Books