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18.2.0 MATHEMATICS II

18.2.01 INTRODUCTION

This module unit is intended to equip the trainees with

relevant mathematical knowledge, skills and attitudes
to enhance their analytical skills and understanding in
Electrical and Electronic sciences and other areas of
the trade. Trainees undertaking this unit require to
have completed Mathematics I of this course.

18.2.02 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of the module unit, the trainee should be
able to:
a) understand mathematical concepts relevant to
electrical and electronic trade
b) apply mathematical concepts to solve problems
c) appreciate mathematics as a tool for technological
development

18.2.0 MODULE UNIT SUMMARY AND TIME

ALLOCATION

MATHEMATICS II
Code Sub Content Hrs
Module
Unit
18.2.1 Algebra • Simultaneous equations 10
Quadratic equations
Binomial theorem
18.2.2 Trigonome • Trigonometric ratios 18
try and • Factor formulae
Hyperbolic • Solution of triangles
Functions • Trigonometric equations
• Hyperbolic functions
18.2.3 Vector • Vector algebra and theorems 12
• Dot and cross products
• Gradient, divergence and curl of
scalar and
• vector functions
18.2.4 Matrices II • Matrix operations 14

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• Determinants
• Cofactor
• Crammer’s rule
• Inverse of 3x3 matrix
• Solution of simultaneous
equations
18.2.5 Calculus • Differentiation and its 12
applications
• Integration
Total Time 66

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18.2.1 ALGEBRA a) define

trigonometrical
18.2.1T0 Specific Objectives ratios, compound
By the end of this unit, angles, double
the trainee should be angles and factor
able to: formulae
a) solve linear b) solve right angled
simultaneous triangular
equations trigonometrical
b) reduce equations to equations
quadratic equations c) define hyperbolic
c) solve quadratic ratios,
equations d) state Osborne’s rule
d) state and use the and solve hyperbolic
binomial theorem equations
e) apply binomial
theorem to estimate Content
errors of small 18.2.2T1 Trigonometric ratios
changes i) Sketches
ii) Compound formulae
Content iii) Deviation of factor
18.2.1T1 Solution of linear formulae
simultaneous equations 18.2.2T2 Solution of right angled
18.2.1T 2 Reduction of equations triangle parameters
to quadratic equations 18.2.2T3 Definition of hyperbolic
18.2.1T 3 Solution of equations ratios
reduced to quadratic 18.2.2T1 Osborne’s rule
equations i) Statement
18.2.1T 4 Statement and use of ii) Application
binomial theorem
18.2.1T 5 Application of binomial 18.2.3T VECTOR
theorem to estimate
errors 18.2.3T0 Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-
18.2.2 TRIGONOMETRY module unit, the trainee
AND HYPERBOLIC should be able to:
FUNCTIONS a) define a vector and
scalar
18.2.2T0 Specific Objectives b) distinguish between
By the end of the sub- a vector and scalar
module unit, the trainee quantity
should be able to:

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c) define vector factor method and

theorems Sirus rule
d) solve problems c) Solve a problem
involving the dot using crammers rule
and cross products d) Determine the
e) solve problems on inverse of a 3x3
gradient, divergence matrix
and curl operators e) Apply matrices in
solving linear
simultaneous
Content equations with three
18.2.3T 1 Definition of a vector unknowns
and scalar
18.2.3T 2 Distinction between a Content
vector and scalar 18.2.4T1 Performing 3x3 matrix
quantity operations
18.2.3T 3 Definition of vector 18.2.4T2 Determination of
theorem determinant of a 3x3
i) Resolution matrix using:
ii) Proof of ratio i) Co-factor method
theorem ii) Sirus rule
iii) Application of ratio 18.2.4T3 Solution of problems
theorem using Cramer’s rule
18.2.3T 4 Solution of problems on 18.2.4T4 Determination of the
dot and cross products inverse of a 3x3 matrix
18.2.3T T5 Gradient, 18.2.4T5 Application of matrices
divergence and curl in solving linear
operators simultaneous equations
i) Definition with three unknowns
ii) Calculations
18.2.5 CALCULUS
18.2.4 MATRICES II
18.2.5T0 Specific Objectives
18.2.4T0 Specific Objectives By the end of the sub-
By the end of the sub- module unit, the trainee
module unit, the trainee should be able to:
should be able to: a) define the derivative
a) Perform 3x3 matrix of a function
operations b) find derivative of a
b) Determine the function from the
determinant of a 3x3 first principles
matrix using co-

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c) refer to the table of Content

derivatives of 18.2.5T1 Definition of
common functions differentiation
d) state and use rules 18.2.5T2 Determination of
of differentiation derivatives (Xn ,
e) determine higher trigonometric)
derivatives 18.2.5T3 Reference to tables of
f) define partial derivatives
derivatives of a 18.2.5T4 Rules of differentiation
function of two 18.2.5T5 Determination of higher
variables derivatives
g) solve problems 18.2.5T6 Definition of partial
involving small derivatives
changes or errors 18.2.5T7 Solution of problems
using partial involving small changes
derivatives 18.2.5T8 Determination of
h) determine stationary stationary points
points of functions 18.2.5T9 Integration
of two variables i) X n
i) integrate equations ii) Trigonometric
functions

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