Curriculum and Syllabus of BS(H) Mathematics

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

BS(H) IN MATHEMATICS UNDER
SEMESTER SYSTEM

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UNIVERSITY,
FAISALABAD.

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 Scheme of Studies
BS Mathematics
Total Semesters = 8
Duration of Each Semester = 18 Weeks
Cumulative Credits of BS (8 Semesters) = 142
SEMESTER-I
No Course Code Course Title Cr. Hours
1 MTH-301 Calculus-I 3(3-0)
2 MTH-303 Discrete Mathematics 3(3-0)
3 STA-322 Introduction to Statistical Theory-I 3(3-0)
4 PHY-325 Fundamentals of Electricity and 3(2-1)
Magnetism
5 ENG-321 Functional English 3(3-0)
6 ISL-321 Islamic Studies/ 2(2-0)
7 ISL-322 Ethics(For non Muslims only) 2(2-0)
Total 17

Course Contents for BS (Mathematics)

Semester-I

Course Number Title Credit Hours Marks

MTH-301 Calculus I 3(3-0) 60

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Intermediate Calculus

Functions and graphs: Functions. Domains and Ranges. Sum of functions. Composition of functions.
Inverse functions. Symmetry. Even and odd functions. Translations. Reflections. Rational, algebraic,
trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Functions defined in pieces.
Limits and continuity: Limit of a function. Graphical approach. Properties of limits. Limits of
polynomials, rational and transcendental functions. Infinite limits and vertical asymptotes. Limits at
infinity and horizontal asymptotes. One-sided limits. Continuity, Continuity of polynomials, rational
functions and composition of functions. Properties of continuous functions. Continuity from the left and
right.
Derivatives: Slopes and rates of change. Definition of derivative. Differentiability and continuity.
Derivatives at the end point of an interval. Techniques of differentiation. Derivatives of polynomials and
rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Chain rule. Implicit differentiation. Rates
of change in natural and social sciences. Related rates. Linear approximations and differentials. Higher
derivatives. Leibnitz's theorem.
Applications of derivatives: Increasing and decreasing functions. Relative extrema and optimization.
First derivative test for relative extrema. Convexity and point of inflection. Second derivative test for
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extrema. Curve sketching. Mean value theorem (without proof). Indeterminate forms. L'Hospital’s rule
(without proof) and its applications.

Recommended Books:
1. H. Anton, I. Bevens, S. Davis, Calculus (10th ed.), John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
2. J. R. Hass, C. E. Heil, M. D. Weir, Thomas’s Calculus (14th ed.), Pearson, 2017.
3. D. Hughes-Hallett, A. M. Gleason, W. G. McCallum et al. Calculus: Single Variable (6th ed.),
Wiley, 2012.
4. J. Stewart, Calculus (8th ed.), Cengage Learning, Boston, 2012.
5. E. W. Swokowski, Calculus with Analytic Geometry (6th ed.), PWS-Kent Publishing Company,
1994.

Course Number Title Credit Hours Marks

MTH-303 Discrete Mathematics 3(3-0) 60

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Intermediate Mathematics

Sets and Relations: Set and subsets. Arbitrary union and finite intersection of sets. Cartesian product.
Relations. Equivalence relations. Partitioning of a set. Order relations. Min, max, inf, sup. Well-ordered
sets and induction. Inductively ordered sets.
Computing cardinals: Cardinality of Cartesian product. Cardinality of all functions from a set to
another set. Operations with cardinal numbers.
Numbers: Divisibility and modular arithmetic. Integer representations and algorithms. Primes and
greatest common divisors. Solving congruencies. Applications of congruence.
Mathematical logic: Propositional Calculus. Truth tables. Predicate calculus.
Counting methods: Product and inclusion-exclusion formulae. Generating functions. Double counting.
Applications. Pigeonhole principle and its applications.

Recommended Books:
1. N. L. Brigs, Discrete Mathematics, Oxford University Press, 2003.
2. B. Kolman, R. Busby, S. C. Ross, Discrete Mathematical Structures (5the ed.), Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi, 2008.
3. K. H. Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and its Application (7th ed.), McGraw-Hill, 2007.
4. K. A. Ross, C. R. B. Wright, Discrete Mathematics, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
5. B. Rotman, G.T. Kneebone, The Theory of sets and Transfinite Numbers, Old Bourne London,
1968.

Course Number Title Credit Hours Marks

STT-322 Introduction to Statistical Theory-I 3(3-0) 60

Meanings of Statistics, Main branches of Statistics (Theoretical and Applied), Meanings of

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, Population and Sample, Types of Variables, Measurement Scales.
Sources of statistical data in Pakistan. Description of data by frequency Tables and Graphs. Stem and
Leaf display and Box Plots.
Measures of central tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean, Mode,
Median and Quantiles. Properties of Arithmetic mean with proofs. Weighted arithmetic mean. Empirical
Relation between Mean, Median and Mode. Relative Merits and Demerits of Various Averages.
Measures of Dispersion. Absolute and Relative Measures, Range, Semi-inter Quartile Range, Mean
Deviation, Variance, Standard Deviation. Coefficient of Variation. Coefficient of Mean Deviation,
Coefficient of Quartile Deviations, Properties of Variance and Standard Deviation with Proofs.
Standardized Variables, Moments, Moment Ratios, Sheppard’s Correction, Kurtosis and Skewness.

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Recommended Books:
1. Wonnacott, T.H and Wannacott, R.J (1990). Introductory Statistics. Jhon Wily & Sons. New
York.
2. Walpole, R.E (2001). Introduction to Statistics. Macmillan Publishing Company.
3. Rauf, M (2001). Polymers Modern Statistics. Polymer Publication, Urdu Bazar, Lahore.
4. Chaudhray, S.M and Kamal, S. (2002). Introduction to Statistical Theory. IlmiKitabKhana, Urdu
Bazar, Lahore.
5. Mood, A.M. Gray-bill, F.A. Boes, D.C. Introduction to the theory of statistics (2nd edition) 1986,
McGraw-Hill book company New York.
6. Fuller, W. A. (2009). Introduction to statistical time series (Vol. 428). John Wiley & Sons.

Course Number Title Credit Hours Marks

PHY-325 Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism 3(2-1) 60

Electric charges, Conductor, Insulators, Coulomb’s law, Electric field, Electric field intensity, Flux of
electric field, Gauss’s law and applications, Potential energy, Electric potential energy, Electric potential,
Capacitor, Capacitance, Capacitors in series and parallel, Energy storage in an electric field, Electric
current, Electromotive force, Motion of charge particles in electrical and magnetic fields, Analysis of
circuits, Resistors in series and parallel, Energy transferred in an electric circuit, Magnetic force on a
moving charge, Magnetic force on a current carrying wire, Ampere’s law, Faraday law of induction,
Lenz’s law, Motional emf, Generator and motors, Induced electric fields, Visible light, Speed of light,
Reflection and refraction of light waves, Double refraction, Polarization by scattering, Total internal
reflection, Diffraction, Single slit diffraction, Diffraction grating, X-ray diffraction, Polarization, Types
of polarization, Photon, Photoelectric effect, Compton effect

1. To study the behavior of RLC series circuit and determination of its resonance frequency.
2. To study the behavior of RLC Parallel circuit and determination of its resonance frequency.
3. Calibration of a voltmeter by a potentiometer.
4. Calibration of an ammeter by a potentiometer.
5. To determine the high resistance by Neon flash lamp and a capacitor.

Recommended Books:
1. Halliday, Resnick and Walker, 2011, Fundamental Physics, 9th Ed.Ed, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
New York.
2. Young and Freedman, 2010University Physics 12th edition.
3. Halliday, Resnick and Krane, 2002. Physics Vol. I & II, 5th Ed, John Wiley and Sons Inc. New
York.
4. Sears, Zemansky and Young, 2000, University Physics, 8th Ed, Addison-Wesley. Reading (MA)
USA.

Course Number Title Credit Hours Marks

ENG-321 Functional English 3(3-0) 60

Parts of speech (word classes) • Phrases • Clauses: subject, verb, direct/indirect object, object
complement, subject complement • Sentence structure • Kinds of sentences • Combining sentences
(Synthesis) • Use of active/passive voice and direct/indirect narration

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Recommended Books:
1. High School Grammar by Wren and Martin
2. Practical Grammar of English: Thomson and Martinet Azar, Betty Schrampher. (1996) Basic
English Grammar (2nd Edition). New York: Longman
3. Azar, Betty Schrampher. (2000) Understanding and Using English Grammar (3rd Edition). New
York: Longman
4. Howe, D. H. et.al. (2004) English for Undergraduates (3rd Impression). Karachi: Oxford
University Press
5. Bloor, T., & Bloor, M. (2013). The functional analysis of English. Routledge.

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