MTH103

Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Analytical Geometry

Course ID
MTH103
Department
Basic Science and Related Studies
Level
Undergraduate
Instructor
Semester
2nd Semester
Credit
3.0

After completion of this course each student would be able to:

  • DETERMINE the basic operation of matrix algebra and solution of system of linear equations. Apply the concepts of two and three dimensional geometry.
  • APPLY first and higher order and differential equations methods.
  • ANALYZE area and volume of bounded regions by using multiple integrals.

The Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Analytical Geometry is a compulsory course and has been offered by the Department of Basic Sciences and Related Studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO

Description

Taxonomy

Level

PLOs

1

DETERMINE the basic operation of matrix algebra and solution of system of linear equations. Apply the concepts of two and three dimensional geometry.

C2

1

2

APPLY first and higher order and differential equations methods.

C2

1

3

ANALYZE area and volume of bounded regions by using multiple integrals

C3

1

 

Course structure and modules

Contents            

Introductions to matrices and elementary row operations. Brief introduction of matrices. Types of

matrices. Introduction to elementary row operations. Echelon and reduced echelon forms. Rank of a matrix. Inverse of a matrix using elementary row operations.

System of linear equations. System of non-homogeneous and homogeneous linear equations. Gaussian elimination method, Gauss Jordan method. Consistence criterion for solution of homogeneous and non-homogeneous system of linear equations. Application of system of linear equations.

Determinants. Introduction to determinants. Properties of determinants of order n. Rank of a matrix by using determinants.

Analytic geometry of 3-dimensions.Introduction; Coordinates in R3.

Line: Coordination of a point dividing a line segment in a given ratio. Straight line, in R3.  Vector form of a straight line, parametric equations of a straight line, equation of a straight line in symmetric form, direction ratios and direction cosines, angle between two straight lines; distance of a point from a line.

Plane: Equation of a plane, angle between two planes, intersection of two planes, a  plane and a straight line; skew lines. Cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

Sphere: General equation of sphere.

Differential equations of first order: Ordinary differential equations and their classification, formation of differential equations, solution of differential equations; initial and boundary conditions. Methods of solution of differential equation of first order and first degree; geometrical and physical applications.

Higher order linear differential equations: Homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations of order n with constants coefficients. Cauchy Euler equation. Method of variation of parameters. Application of higher order linear differential equations.

Multiple Integrals: Evaluation of double and triple integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates.

Recommended Books

  • S.M.Yusuf, Calculus and analytical geometry
  • S.M.Yusuf, Mathematical methods
  • Schaum outline series, Differential equations.
  • B.S.Grewall, Higher Engineering Mathematics.