BABCOCK UNIVERSITY
COURSE OUTLINE
SCHOOL: Science and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Basic Sciences
FIRST SEMESTER /SESSION: 2016/2017
COURSE CODE AND TITLE: MATH 201: Engineering Math.1
DAY OF CLASS: Tuesday &Wednesday
NO OF UNITS: 3
VENUE FOR CLASS: B007&A008
TEACHER’S: NAME: Ayinde, S.A OFFICE ADDRESS:SAT C114
TELEPHONE NO:08056131809
EMAIL ADDRESS: ayindes@[Link]
OUR VISION STATEMENT
A first-class Seventh-day Adventist institution, building servant leaders for a better world
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Building leadership through Christian education; transforming lives, impacting society
for positive change
To achieve our mission, we are committed to:
• Achieving excellence in our teaching, research program, and service delivery
• Imparting quality Christian education
• Instilling Christ-like character to the members of our Community
OUR CORE VALUES
• Excellence -Our Culture
• Integrity -Our Promise
• Accountability -Our Moral
• Servant Leadership -Our Strength
• Team Spirit -Our Dignity
• Autonomy and Responsibility -Our Passion
• Adventist Heritage -Our Commitment
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Babcock University’s philosophy is anchored on the harmonious development of the
intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual potentials of our students, inspiring stable and
noble character needed for effective leadership and service in the society.
CORPORATE IMAGE STATEMENT: A center of excellence for character development
and scholarship; a socially responsive, responsible, and accountable institution in matters of
commitment and action.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course aims at teaching real valued functions of one, two
and three variables, differentiation and integration of functions of two or three variables.
Mean value theorem and Taylor series expansion of real valued functions of up to three
variations. Emphasis is placed on partial derivatives of function of up to three variables
lagrange multiplier, linear approximation, increment and evaluation of line and multiple
integrals are also considered. The course teaches the concepts of dependent and independent
variables of one to three variables. Going through the course gives ability to differentiate not
only function of one variable but also functions of several variables partially. This is an added
knowledge which leads to excellence.
COURSE CONTENT: Concept of real valued functions Review of differentiation,
integration and their application. Mean value theorem and its applications. Progression from
linear approximation to quadratic approximation and then to their generalization i.e Taylor
series. Partial differentiation and Taylor series in 2 and 3 variables Derivation of small
change from Taylor series in 2 variable. Applications of the derivation of small change from
Taylor series. Extrema: maximum, minimum and saddle points. Lagrange’s undetermined
multiplier
Evaluation of line and multiples integrals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course student should be able to:
✓ use mean value theorem to solve problems and also identify its link to linear
approximation
✓ construct the Taylor series for different types of functions
✓ apply small increment to solve problems like rate of change, change of variables,
inverse etc.
✓ determine the stationary points by using different methods
✓ solve problems on line and multiple integrals
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/JOURNALS:
Kreyszig, E. Further engineering Mathematics New York Chichester Brisbane Toronto John
Wiley & Sons 1990.
Liadi M.A., Osinuga I.A. A first course in Mathematical Methods for scientist and engineers
Rasmed publications limited, Ibadan. 2011
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
CLASS ATTENDANCE: - “Every student is required to attend classes regularly and
punctually, unless ill or prevented by some recognized emergency. Students who absent
themselves from class for more than three weeks during the semester shall merit an F grade.
Authorized leave of absence from campus does not excuse the student from classes, or relieve
the student of the required course work’(BU Academic Bulletin 2012-2015 p.13).
PARTICIPATION: -Students are to actively engage in topic discussion and sharing of ideas
in class.
TARDINESS/CONDUCT OF STUDENTS IN CLASS: - Lateness to class is unacceptable;
students are not allowed to operate their cell phones, iPods and other electronic mobile
gargets during classes, except with the permission of the teacher. Eating and chewing off
bubble gums and drinking (water exempted) is also not allowed except with the permission
of the teacher. Very importantly, students are required to dress in compliance with the
university dress code and wear their identity cards while in class.
SHORT DEVOTIONALS/PRAYER: - Spiritual nurture is a part of whole person
development, and team spirit is our strength; thus, every student is required to participate in
the devotional exercise and prayer in class.
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENT: As the teacher wishes to receive the assignments with
the regulations of the Academic Bulletin.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments could be turned in earlier, but not later than the
deadline set by the teacher.
GUIDELINE FOR WRITTEN WORK: Teacher should determine the guidelines.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY/HONESTY:“Babcock University has a zero tolerance for any
form of academic dishonesty. Morally and spiritually, the institution is committed to
scholastic integrity. Consequently, both students and staff are to maintain high, ethical
Christian levels of honesty. Transparent honest behavior is expected of every student in all
spheres of life. Academic dishonesty include such things as plagiarism, unauthorized use of
notes or textbooks on quizzes and examinations, copying or spying the test or paper of
another student (formal or take-home), talking to another student during examinations.
Academic matter would automatically result in a failing grade for the examination, and
suspension, or outright dismissal from the university. Academic dishonesty issues are
referred to SPEAM (Senate Panel on Examination and Academic Misconduct) who
investigates and makes recommendations to Senate. Penalties for examination and academic
misconduct are spelt out in the student’s handbook and in other regulations as published
from time to time” (BU Academic Bulletin2012-2015 p.18).
GRIEVANCEPROCEDURE
“Studentswhobelievethattheiracademicrightshavebeeninfringeduponorthattheyhavebeenunju
stly treated with respect to
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5. A fee is charged for remarking of scripts. If a student’s grievance is upheld after an
external examiner has remarked the script, the grade would be credited to the student.
The lecturer will be given a letter of reprimand and will be asked to refund the fees to
the student. If the student’s grievance is not sustained, the student will be given a letter
of reprimand and the original grade retained” (BU Academic Bulletin2012-2015 p.18).
TEACHING/LEARNING METHODOLOGIES: Teachers are to determine their
strategies for teaching their students. However, interactive strategies are encouraged, and
there should be integration of faith and BU core values in the learning process.
In adherence to Babcock University core value for course delivery, the following
methodologies are adopted.
Well-structured instructions
White board & marker and projector
Students- teacher interaction
Direct Instruction.
Guided Inquiry.
Discourse.
Cooperative Learning.
Problem-based Learning.
Visual Representations and Concrete Models.
Assignments
COURSE ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION
Continuous Assessment:
Class Attendance: 5%}
Quizzes & Tests: 10%}
Assignments: 10%} =40%
Mid-Semester Exam: 15%}
Final Semester Exam: 60%
GRADE SCALE
Currently, the 5-pointgradingsystemadoptedbythe UniversitySenatetranslatesasfollows:
Grades Marks-Quality Range Points Definition
A 80-100 5.00 Superior
B 60-79 4.00 Above
Average
C 50-59 3.00 Average
D 45-49 2.00 Below
Average
E 40-44 1.00 Pass
F 0-39 0.00 Fail
INCOMPLETE GRADE: An incomplete grade may only be assigned to a student upon
request, due to an emergency situation that occurred within that semester, which prevented
completion of an/some assignments, quizzes, or examination. Such a student would complete
a contract form, obtainable from the Registrar, after agreement with the teacher. The form
must be signed by the teacher, the student, the HOD, the dean, the Registrar, and the Senior
Vice President (SVP) before contract begins. The original copy of the incomplete form will
be sent to the Registrar with copies to the teacher, the student, the HOD, the dean, and the
SVP. An incomplete grade(I) reverts to the existing grade if contract is not completed by the
end of the following semester (including summer semester, except for examinations), (BU
Academic Bulletin 2012-2015 p. 20).
FURTHER READINGS:
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY
“Babcock University seeks to provide a conducive environment for optimal living and
learning experience. While the university is working towards facilities that accommodate
persons with disabilities, provisions will be made for students with disabilities under the
following conditions. Students with disabilities are to:
a. Report to Student Support Services for assessment, and obtain a
clearance/recommendation at the commencement of the semester or as soon as
disabling incidence occurs
b. Show the clearance/recommendations to relevant university officials at the
commencement of the semester or as soon as disabling incidence occurs
c. Maintain ongoing contact with Student Support Services” (BU Academic
Bulletin2012-2015 p. 20).
PROPOSED DAILY/WEEKLY OUTLINE OFSCHEDULE:
WEEK TITLE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
ACTIVITIES DUE
1 Sept.5&7 Devotion. Discussion of Questions and
2016 course outline and answers.
introduction.
2 Sept.12&14, Concept of real valued Exercise
2016 functions
3 Sept.19&21 Review of differentiation, Exercise
, 2016 integration and their
applications
4 Sept.26&28 Mean value theorem and its Exercise
, 2016 applications
5 Oct.3&5 , Progression from linear Exercise
2016 approximation to quadratic
approximation and then to
their generalization i.e
Taylor series
6 Oct.10&12, Progression from linear Exercise Application of
2016 approximation to quadratic mean value
approximation and then to theorem and
Taylor series in
their generalization i.e Taylor
programming..
series
7 Oct.17&19, , Partial differentiation and Class discussion
2016 Taylor series in 2 and 3 on rate of change
variables of variables as it
relates to real life
situation bearing
in mind biblical
principles.
8 Oct.24&26 , Derivation of small change Exercise
2016 from Taylor series in 2
variables
9 Oct.31& Applications of the derivation Exercise
Nov,2 , 2016 of small change from Taylor
series
10 Nov.7&9, Applications of the derivation Exercise
2016. of small change from Taylor
series
11 Nov. 14&16, Extrema: maximum, Exercise
2016. minimum and saddle points
12 Nov.21&23, Lagrange’s undetermined Exercise
2016. multiplier
13 Nov.28.&30, Evaluation of line and Exercise and
2016. multiples integrals. Revision.