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MATHEMATICS I: ALGEBRA

Course Code: MAT111

Course Lecturers:
Dr. T. A. Anake; Dr. O. O. Agboola

Dr. S. O. Edeki;

Mr. O.F. Imaga;

Covenant University, Ota

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The fundamental concepts of algebra are introduced to the


students. The topics taught in this course are topics expected to
be mastered by students in the Sciences, Engineering and the
Social Sciences. This course is the ‘building blocks’ on which other
higher mathematical concepts are built upon.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, students should be able to:


1 identify special sets (N ⊂ Z ⊂ Q ⊂ R ⊂ C) and their
meanings as it applies to other mathematical concepts.
2 state the various laws of topics to be taught and solve
problems related to these topics.
3 relate their understanding of topics taught in this course to
other mathematical related courses.

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METHOD OF LECTURE DELIVERY / TEACHING AIDS

* Guided Instructions
* Class Activity
* Assignments
* White board & marker
* Multimedia projector / smart boards

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COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Basic Algebra

Week 1: Basic definition, concept, and properties of set.


Week 2: Special set; Theory and properties of indices , indicial
equations.
Week 3: Law of logarithm. Definition and Concepts.
Surdic equation.
Week 4 &5: Inequalities. Definitions and concept.
Solving quadratic and cubic inequalities.

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COURSE OUTLINE - cont’d

Week 6 & 7: Polynomials, the remainder and factor theorems.


Quadratic equation, domain and roots of rational functions,
and partial fraction.
Module 2: Applied Algebra
Week 8 & 9: Introduction to M × N matrices; elementary
properties on matrices and application to solution of linear
equations. Elementary properties of determinants of at most 3 × 3
matrices. The rule of Sarrus.

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COURSE OUTLINE III

Week 10: Permutation & Combination; The binomial theorem


for any index and applications.
Week 11: Sequences and Series of real numbers / Algebra of
complex numbers..
Week 12: Revision/Tutorials

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STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME/METHOD OF
GRADING

Continuous Assessment:
TEST 1 and Assignment: 15 marks
TEST 2 and Assignment: 15 marks
Examination : 70 marks
Total : 100 marks

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GROUND RULES & REGULATIONS

* Punctuality to Class: 3 MINUTES lateness can only be


entertained.
* No use of laptop, i-pods and/or other electronic devices in the
class (unless you are asked to do so).
* Dress code must be correctly adhered to.
* 75% attendance (minimum) required for eligibility to semester
examination.
* No eating / drinking in the class.

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ALLIGNMENT WITH COVENANT UNIVERSITY
VISION/GOALS

* Classes are conducted in such a way that the university core


values are observed and respected.
* Course is delivered in a manner that the knowledge acquired is
useful and applicable to other aspects.

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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES/INDUSTRY RELEVANCE

All the concepts taught, and Knowledge acquired in this course are
of immense importance in solving problems in real life settings and
other aspects of applied sciences.

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RECOMMENDED READING TEXTS

1 Bunday, B.D. and Mulholand, H. (1983). Pure Mathematics


for Advanced level. Second edition, Buttenvorth & Co
(Publishers) Ltd, U.K.
2 Ekoko, P.O. (2001). Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus.
Second Edition, Mindex Publishing Company Ltd, Benin,
Nigeria.
3 Blakey, J. (1983). Intermediate Pure Mathematics.
Cleaver-Hume Press Ltd. London.
4 Ho Soo Thong et al. (2002). College Mathematics.Volume 2,
Africana-fep Publishers, Onitsha, Nigeria.

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