Information Package

Program of Civil Engineering (English)

MATH251

MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS

Course Code
MATH251
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Increase the awareness of his mental potential and abilities; gain an ability to utilize a higher percentage the capacity of the mind via brain exercises.
  2. Solidify the patterns of rational or mathematical (and therefore exact) thinking.
  3. Have a knowledge with the Engineering Mathematics needed in diverse areas of science and technology in general, and specific areas of engineering in particular.
  4. Acquire effective analytical thinking ability and study habits; and also deepen and widen his thought and vision.
  5. Develop problem-solving skills.
  6. Will be able to apply the Engineering Mathematics knowledge for solving science and engineering problems.
  7. Acquire the ability of keeping up with the constantly changing science, technology and engineering methods.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(MATH152)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionSystems of Linear Equations. Cramer's Rule. Gaussian Elimination Method. Gauss-Jordan Method. Matrices. Matrix Operations. Determinant of a Matrix. Properties of Determinants. Inverse of Matrix. Vectors in Rn. Linear Transformations. Matrix Representation of Linear Transformations. Change of Basis. Applications. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Diagonalization of a Matrix. Double Integrals. Line Integrals. Line Integrals of Vector Functions. Path Independent Line Integrals. Potential Functions and Conservative Fields. Green's Theorem. Surface Integrals. Stokes' Theorem. Divergence Theorem. Complex Numbers. Arithmetic Operations of Complex Numbers. Polar Forms of Complex Numbers. Euler's Formula. Power and Root of a Complex Number. Analytic Functions.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Systems of Linear Equations. Cramer's Rule. Gaussian Elimination Method. Gauss-Jordan Method.
2nd Week Matrices. Matrix Operations. Determinant of a Matrix.
3rd Week Properties of Determinants. Inverse of Matrix.
4th Week Vectors in Rn.
5th Week Linear Transformations. Matrix Representation of Linear Transformations.
6th Week Change of Basis. Applications. Quiz I.
7th Week Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Diagonalization of a Matrix.
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Double Integrals. Line Integrals. Line Integrals of Vector Functions.
10th Week Path Independent Line Integrals. Potential Functions and Conservative Fields.
11th Week Green's Theorem. Surface Integrals. Stokes' Theorem.
12th Week Divergence Theorem. Quiz II.
13th Week Complex Numbers. Arithmetic Operations of Complex Numbers. Polar Forms of Complex Numbers.
14th Week Euler's Formula. Power and Root of a Complex Number. Elementary Functions on Complex Numbers.
15th Week Analytic Functions.
Recommended or Required ReadingReference:
Thomas Jr., G.B., Weir, M.D., Hass, J.R., Giordano, F.R. Thomas' Calculus, 11th edition, Pearson, 2005.
Additional Resources:
Adams, R.A., Essex, C. Calculus a Complete Course, 7th edition, Pearson, 2010.
Kreyszig, E. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 10th edition, Wiley, 2011.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 2 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 5 10
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz 2 1 2
Total Work Load147
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.9
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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