Course Syllabus

College: Humanities and Sciences

Department: Mathematics and Sciences
Program:
Academic Year: 2023 - 2024
Current Semester: ☒ Fall ☐ Spring ☐ Summer
1.
Course Title Engineering Mathematics I Course MTH121
Code

Number of Credit Hours, Contact Hours, and Prerequisites:

Credit Hours: ……3…….. Theory: ……3…. Lab: …0……. Tutorial: …0…….
Contact Hours: ….5……… Theory: ……3…. Lab: …0……. Tutorial: …2…….
Prerequisite(s) (if any) x
Co-requisite(s) (if any) x

2. Instructor’s Name and Contact Information:

Mudassar Imran 112-11
Name Office No.
[email protected] 5463
E-mail Office Tel.

3. Catalog Course Description:

Limits of functions, theorems about limits, evaluation of limit at a point and infinity, continuity. Derivatives of
algebraic and trigonometric functions, maxima and minima, engineering applications of derivatives. The definite and
indefinite integrals and their applications. Integration by parts, Integration using powers of trigonometric functions,
Integration using trigonometric substitution, Integration by partial fractions. Integration of improper integrals.
Transcendental Functions.

4. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Upon successful completion of the course, students shall be able to:
Old Corresponding Program New Corresponding
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Program Learning
Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Evaluate the values of the limit at a A 1

point and infinity.
2. Use rules to evaluate derivatives of A, E 1
first and higher-orders.
3. Solve problems related to the rate 1
of change of variables, maxima E
and minima, optimization
problems.

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 4. Evaluate indefinite and definite A 1
integrals.
5. Differentiate transcendental A 1
functions and their inverse.
6. Utilize a software package to plot 1
graphs and solve problems related K
to topics covered in this course.
7. Apply the learned concepts in A, E 1
engineering disciplines.

5. Week-by-week Course Topics and Contents, including sessions for assessments (Theory Class):

Corresponding Section of
Week Topics and Contents CLOs (#) Textbook/
Reference
Limits 1 Chap. 2

1-2 Definition of the limit of a function. Theorems about

limits. Evaluation of limit at a point and infinity.
Continuity
Derivatives 2, 3, 6, 7 Chap. 3.1 –
4.6
3-7 Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
Applications of derivatives. Maxima and minima.
Applications of derivatives in engineering.
Indefinite integrals 4, 6 Chap. 5

8-10 Anti-derivative (indefinite integral). Integration by parts.

Integration by partial fractions. Integration of improper
integrals.
The definite integral 4, 6, 7 Chap. 6 and
Chap. 8
Area between two curves. Volumes. Average
value of a function. Utilization of software
11-12
packages (such as Math CAD or MATLB) for
performing integration. Application of integration
in engineering.
Transcendental Functions 5, 7 Chap. 3.8 –
3.10 and
Differentiation and Integration of trigonometric Chap. 7
functions. Inverse trigonometric functions.
13-15
Logarithmic functions & exponential functions.
Hyperbolic functions and inverse hyperbolic
functions.

6. Week-by-week Experiment1 Topics and Contents (for non-lecture part, if applicable):

Experiment
Week Experiment Title
#
NA
1
You may change Experiment to Simulation, Studio, Lab, or Clinic, etc., as appropriate for non-lecture part of your course.
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 7. Relating the CLOs to the Assessment Tools to demonstrate the attainment level of CLOs:
CLO # Assessment Tool(s)
1-2 Tests 1
3-4-6-7 Midterm Exam
4-5-6-7 Test 2
2-3-4-7 Final Written Examination

8. Course Assessment.

Course Assessment Tools:

Assessment Tool2 Assessment Date Weight (%)
First Test 20
Mid-Term Exam 20
Out-of-Class Assignments N/A
Second Test 20
Lab Work N/A
Lab Exam + Tutorial 10
Final Exam 30

9. Teaching and learning methodologies, including any use of online instruction:

- 15 weeks (3 hours/week) of classroom lectures and discussion.
15 weeks (2 hours/week) of tutorials for problem solving.

10. Course texts, recommended readings, instructional material, and learning resources .
a. Course Text book:
Title: Thomas’ Calculus, 13th ed.
Author(s): G. B Thomas Jr, M. D. Weir, J. Hass,
Edition: 13th
Publisher: Pearson
Publishing Year: 2016
ISBN: 10: 1-292-08979-2; 13: 978-1-292-08979-9

b. Reference books or recommended readings:

- Sullivan and Miranda: Calculus - Early Transcendentals, W. H. Freeman and Company 2014;
ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-5433-5 ISBN-10: 1-4292-5433-5
- Howard Anton: Calculus” 10th ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2012

c. Instructional material and learning resources:

- Class lecture – presentation – Tutorial sessions

2
You may change/add other assessment tools, as appropriate for your course.
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 11. University Policies and Grading System
The students are required to fully understand and observe the following policies of the University:
Attendance Policy:
The students are required to attend and participate fully in the classes and other sessions scheduled
for the course. An absence of 25% of the course classes will result in a withdrawal/fail in the course.
The students must read and comprehend the “Attendance Policy” which is published in the Student
Handbook.
Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/student-handbook.html
Student Academic Integrity Policy:
AU is committed to enforcing a strict code of academic integrity in its academic pursuits. The academic
integrity code of the University prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty. This includes cheating and
plagiarism and applies to all courses, assignments, projects reports/dissertations or exams completed
by students. The University does not tolerate any violation of academic misconduct and imposes a
strict system of penalties. For more details, refer to the student handbook.
Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/student-handbook.html
Grading System:
The University uses the relative grading system, which is based on a four-point scale. An overall grade
will be assigned on the following grading scale.
Undergraduate:
Grades A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
Points 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0
Marks % 90-100 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 <60

For more details, refer to the Undergraduate Student Catalog.

Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/undergraduate/undergraduate-student-catalog
Graduate:
Grades A B+ B C+ C F
Points 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 0
Marks % 90-100 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 <70
For more details, refer to the Graduate Student Catalog.
Link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/graduate/graduate-student-catalog

Instructor’s Signature: Date:

27 / 08 / 2023

Head of Department’s Signature: Date:

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