SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics and Applied mathematics

MODULE OUTLINE

ELEMENTARY SET THEORY, LINEAR ALGEBRA AND

INTRODUCTORY ABSTRACT ALGEBRA.

SMTH012

2023
 MODULE OUTLINE

Module Title ELEMENTARY SET THEORY, LINEAR ALGEBRA AND

INTRODUCTORY ABSTRACT ALGEBRA.
Module Code SMTH012 No. of Credits 12

Department Mathematics and Applied School SMCS

Mathematics

Pre-requisites Module None Co-requisites None

Code Module Code

Mr Makhabane P ( OFFICE 2013)

Module Lecturers Ms Raboshakga M M ( OFFICE 3022)

Dr YO Gaba (OFFICE 2015)

Mr J Senoamadi (OFFICE 3008)

TUTORIALS TEAM:

Mr G Gwizo (T)

Mr MJ Kekana (T)

Mr TG Nyikadzino (T)

Mr RM Mokgwadi (T)

Ms D Seroka (T)

Module Coordinator Mr Makhabane P.S

Office Addresses 2013, 3022, 2015, 3008 Maths Building

Paul.makhabane@ul.ac.za Telephone 015 268 3812

Numbers
Emails Meriam.raboshakga@ul.ac.za 015 268 2948

yae.gaba@ul.ac.za 015 268 3812

johannes.senoamadi@ul.ac.za 015 268 3894

Consultation Times Makhabane: Tues: 10H00 – 13H00

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 ……… Mon: 09H30 – 11H30

……… Thurs: 12H00 – 14H00

Lecture Periods Monday: 07h30 – 09h10

Wednesday: 07h30 – 09h10

Friday: 09h20 – 11h00

Tutorials Monday: 14h50 – 17h25

Wednesday: 14h50 – 17h25

Thursday: 14h50 – 17h25

Important Dates TEST_1 Learning 6

Hours
07/08/2023.

TEST_2

04/09/2023

Quarter/Semester Semester

Module Structure No. of Lectures per week: Six (06)

No. of Practical Sessions per week: One 2.5 hours tutorial per group.

Assessment Method Description Weighting

1. Tutorial Tests Minimum: 3 20%

2. Comprehensiv Minimum: 2 80%

e Tests
Formative Assessment Minimum formative assessment mark for 40%
exam admission

Weighting towards final mark 60%

Summative Minimum summative assessment mark 40%

assessment
Weighting towards final mark 40%

Min Final Assessment mark to pass (%) 50%

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 MODULE DESCRIPTION

The following topics will be covered:

Elementary set theory, Relations and inequalities, Mathematical Induction, Complex Numbers, Symbolic
Logic, Binomial Theorem, Boolean Algebra, Matrix Algebra and Systems of Linear Equations.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this part of the curriculum is to equip students with a good foundation in elementary set
theory, logic and algebra.

MODULE CONTENT

Mathematical Logic, Propositional Logic, Conditional and Bi conditional statements, Laws of Logic,
Arguments, Predicates, Negation of Quantified statements, Methods of Proof. Set Theory and Relations,
Sets, Set Algebra, Relations, Algebraic structures, Functions. Mathematical Induction, Binomial Theorem
and Expansions, Combinations and Permutations. Complex numbers, Operations and Properties of
Complex Numbers, De Moivres’s Theorem, Finding roots of Complex Numbers. Introduction to Matrices
and Linear Equations, Matrix Theory, Echelon Matrices, Determinants, Matrix Inversion, Systems of
Linear equations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the module a student should be able to:

 Define and apply concepts from symbolic logic, set theory, and relations
 Understand elementary set theory
 Understand relations
 Understand mathematical induction and solve problems using mathematical induction and apply
binomial theorem.
 Solve various types of inequalities including those involving absolute values.

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  Define and apply various concepts in the algebra of complex numbers.
 Understand Complex numbers.
 Understand algebraic operations of matrices.
 Solve systems of linear equations by representing them in matrix forms and using elementary
methods (reduction methods).
 Apply matrix operations to find inverses

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

At the end of the lesson students should be able to:

 Apply the basic concepts of symbolic logic, set theory and relations.
 Recognize different types of maps.
 Solve various types of inequalities including those involving absolute values.
 Solve problems about matrix operations/algebra.
 Calculate determinants using determinant properties.
 Perform matrix operations.
 Solve and apply systems of linear equations using various methods such as:
- Gauss-Jordan Elimination,
- Cramer’s Rule,
- Inverse matrix.
 Prove the validity of mathematical statements using mathematical induction.
 Apply the Binomial Theorem
 Apply properties of complex numbers and operations to solve problems in complex numbers.

REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR THE MODULE

1. Andreescu, T and Andrica, D., Complex Numbers from A to ... Z, second edition, 2014, Birkhäuser.
2. Johnstone, P., Notes on logic and set theory, Cambridge Mathematical textbooks, first edition, 1987.
3. Lang, S., Linear Algebra, third edition, 1987, Springer.
4. Mac Lane, S., Birkhoff, G. Algebra, third edition, 1999, AMS Chelsea Publishing
5. Johnson, Reiss and Arnold: Introduction to Linear Algebra, fifth edition, Addison Wesley, United
States of America, 2002.
6. Grossman, S.I.: Elementary Linear Algebra, fifth edition, R.R. Donnelley, Crawfordsville, 1994.
7. Anton, I.: Elementary Linear Algebra, seventh edition, John Wiley, U.S.A., 1994.

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8. Andrilli and Hecker: Elementary Linear Algebra, PWS-Kent, U.S.A., 1993.
9. Kauffman, J.E. and Schwitters, K.L.: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra A combined approach,
Thomson Brooks/Cole, China, 2006.

STUDENT FEEDBACK ON MODULE

Test marks: Feedback and Test Scripts will be given to students after 14 days from the test date.

MODULE POLICY (Including plagiarism, academic honesty, attendance etc.)

1. Attendance of Lectures and Tutorials is Compulsory.

2. Students must always be Punctual.
3. Use of Cell phones during lectures and tutorials is prohibited. ******
4. Students must stay in the allocated group for all lectures and tutorials.
5. Students absent from a previously announced test should report to the lecturers. In the case of
illness a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner must be submitted. In case of
domestic circumstances such as serious illness or death of a close family member (as described
in the general rules G15) satisfactory proof of such circumstances must be produced.
6. Students are given seven days (after the release of results) to complain about their marks.
7. The default mark for missing any assessment is zero.
8. Students are expected to observe honesty and not to cheat in any way during assessments; as
this will be dealt with harshly.
9. PLAGARISM STATEMENT: University Policy considers plagiarism as a very serious offence. It is
therefore strongly prohibited. Committing this offence may lead to outright failure, suspension or
expulsion.
10. Announcements and Important Notices will be communicated via University Blackboard and
notice boards. Students are expected to make use of this facility.

****** Applicable only for face to face teaching

ADDITIONAL MODULE INFORMATION

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF LECTURES

WEEK TOPIC TUTORIAL TESTS/QUIZZES

Week 1 Mathematical Logic

Week 2 Continuation of Mathematical Tutorial 1

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 Logic

Week 3 Introduction to Set Theory and Tutorial 2 Tutorial Test 1

Relations

Week 4 Continuation of Set Theory and Tutorial 3

Relations.

Week 5 Continuation of Set Theory and Tutorial 4

Relations.

Week 6 Mathematical induction. Tutorial 5 Test 1

Binomial theorem.

Week 7 Combinations and Permutations. Tutorial 6

Week 8 Complex numbers. Tutorial 7 Tutorial Test 2

Week 9 Continuation on Complex Tutorial 8 Test 2

numbers.

Week 10 Matrix Theory. Tutorial 9 Tutorial Test 3

Week 11 Echelon Matrices and Tutorial 10 Tutorial Test 4

Determinants.

Week 12 Matrix Inversion and Systems of Tutorial 10

Linear Equations.

Continuation on Systems of Tutorial 11

Linear Equations. Elementary
Week 13 Matrices