B.Sc.

MATHEMATICS HONOURS

(MAJOR, MINOR AND GENERAL FOUNDATION COURSES)

SYLLABUS

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 B.Sc. MATHEMATICS HONOURS PROGRAMME

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR PATHWAYS 1 – 4

1. Single Major 2. Major with Multiple Disciplines

3. Major with Minor 4. Major with Vocational Minor

Semester Course Course Title Total Hours/ Credits Marks
Code Hours Week

Internal External Total

1 MAT1CJ101/ Core Course 1 in Major 60 4 4 30 70 100

– Differential Calculus
MAT1MN100

Minor Course 1 60/ 75 4/ 5 4 30 70 100

Minor Course 2 60/ 75 4/ 5 4 30 70 100

ENG1FA101 Ability Enhancement 30+30 2+2 2+1 25 50 75

(2) Course 1– English
(T+P) (T+P) (T+P)
(with Theory T &
Practicum P)

Ability Enhancement 45 3 3
25 50 75
Course 2 – Additional
Language

Multi-Disciplinary 45 3 3 25 50 75
Course 1 – Other than
Major

Total 22/ 24 21 525

2 MAT2CJ101/ Core Course 2 in Major 60 4 4 30 70 100

– Integral Calculus
MAT2MN100

Minor Course 3 60/ 75 4/ 5 4 30 70 100

Minor Course 4 60/ 75 4/ 5 4 30 70 100

ENG2FA103 Ability Enhancement 30+30 2+2 2+1 75

(2)
25 50
Course 3– English

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4 Minor Group IV - Discrete Mathematics

1 MAT1MN104 Mathematical Logic, Set 1 60 4 4 30 70 100

Theory and Combinatorics

2 MAT2MN104 Graph theory and Automata 2 60 4 4 30 70 100

3 MAT3MN204 Boolean Algebra and 3 60 4 4 30 70 100

System of Equations

Minor Group V – Linear Algebra

1 MAT1MN105 Matrix Theory 1 60 4 4 30 70 100

2 MAT2MN105 Vector Spaces and Linear 2 60 4 4 30 70 100

Transformations

3 MAT3MN205 Optimization Techniques 3 60 4 4 30 70 100

Minor Group VI – Mathematical Economics

1 MAT1MN106 Principles of Micro 1 60 4 4 30 70 100

Economics

2 MAT2MN106 Optimization Techniques in 2 60 4 4 30 70 100

Economics

3 MAT3MN206 Applied Mathematics for 3 60 4 4 30 70 100

Economic Analysis

* Students from other disciplines can choose up to one group (comprising

three courses in total) from the first three options, as these groups share
partially overlapping topics.
** Students from major mathematics can enrol only in minor group VI or a
vocational minor group as per the clauses 7.2.12 and 7.2.13 (amended).

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Programme B. Sc. Mathematics Honours
Course Code MAT1FM105(2)
Course Title MATHEMATICS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS - PART I
Type of Course MDC
Semester I
Academic Level 100 - 199
Course Details Credit Lecture/Tutorial Practical Total Hours

per week per week

3 3 - 45
Pre-requisites Basic Arithmetic and Computational Skill

Course The course is designed to equip students with essential arithmetic and
Summary problem-solving skills required for competitive exams. It covers topics
ranging from fundamental arithmetic operations such as number systems,
fractions, and roots to more advanced concepts like financial mathematics,
time-speed-distance calculations, and problem-solving techniques..

Course Outcomes (CO):

CO CO Statement Cognitive Knowledge Evaluation Tools

Level* Category# used
Apply mathematical Internal
methods to solve problems Exam/Assignment/
CO1 Ap P Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
Apply numerical skills in Internal
competitive examinations Exam/Assignment/
CO2 Ap P Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
Manage time in Internal
competitive examinations. Exam/Assignment/
CO3 C M Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
* - Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (Ap), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C) #
- Factual Knowledge(F) Conceptual Knowledge (C) Procedural Knowledge (P) Metacognitive
Knowledge (M)

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Detailed Syllabus:

Module Unit Content Hrs Ext. Marks

(36+ (50)
9)
Fundamentals of Arithmetic
I 1 Number System
2 Number Series

9 Min 10
3 Simple and Decimal Fractions

4 HCF and LCM

5 Square root and Cube root

II Basic Arithmetic Operations

6 Simplification

7 Average
9 Min 10
8 Ratio and Proportion

9 Problems based on ages

10 Percentage

III Financial Mathematics

11 Profit and Loss

12 Discount
9 Min 10
13 Simple Interest

14 Compound Interest

15 Work and Time

IV Time, Speed, and Distance

16 Speed, Time and Distance

17 Problems based on trains 9 Min 10

18 Boats and Streams

19 Clock and Calendar

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 V Open Ended 9
Mixture or Allegation, Partnership, Pipes and Cisterns
References: 1. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic, Rajesh Verma, Arihant Publications India
limited, 2018 (Primary Reference).
2. Objective Arithmetic for Competitive Examinations, Dinesh Khattar, Pearson Education, 2020.
3. Quicker Objective Arithmetic, Dr Lal, Jain, Upkar’s publication, 2010.

Mapping of COs with PSOs and POs :

PSO5 PSO6 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO 1 2 0 3 2 3 2 3 1 2

CO 2 2 0 3 1 3 2 3 1 2

CO 3 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

Correlation Levels: Assessment Rubrics:

Level Correlation ▪ Assignment/ Seminar

- Nil ▪ Internal Exam
1 Slightly / Low ▪ Viva
2 Moderate / Medium ▪ Final Exam (70%)
3 Substantial / High

Mapping of COs to Assessment Rubrics:

Internal Exam Assignment Seminar Viva End Semester Examinations

CO 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CO 2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CO 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Programme B. Sc. Mathematics Honours
Course Code MAT2FM106(2)
Course Title MATHEMATICS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS - PART II
Type of Course MDC
Semester II
Academic Level 100 - 199
Course Details Credit Lecture/Tutorial Practical Total Hours

per week per week

3 3 - 45
Pre-requisites Basic Arithmetic and Computational Skill

Course The course "Mathematics for Competitive Examinations - Part II" is designed
Summary to prepare students for competitive exams by focusing on various reasoning
and problem-solving skills. It covers a range of topics including non-verbal
reasoning, verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning, and abstract reasoning, each
module addressing different aspects of these skill sets.

Course Outcomes (CO):

CO CO Statement Cognitive Knowledge Evaluation Tools

Level* Category# used
Apply mathematical Internal
CO1 methods to solve Exam/Assignment/
problems Ap P Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
Understand the basic Internal
CO2 concepts of logical Exam/Assignment/
reasoning Skills U P Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
Manage time in Internal
CO3 competitive examinations Exam/Assignment/
C M Seminar/ Viva / End
Sem Exam
* - Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (Ap), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C)

# - Factual Knowledge(F) Conceptual Knowledge (C) Procedural Knowledge (P) Metacognitive

Knowledge (M)

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Detailed Syllabus:

Module Unit Content Hrs Ex

Marks
(36+
9) (50)
Non-Verbal Reasoning
I 1 Similarity of Pairs
2 What come Next
9 Min 10
3 Odd One out

4 Coding and Decoding

5 Ranking Test

II Reasoning Contd.
6 Blood relations

7 Blood relations Contd. 9

Min 10
8 Direction Sense Test

9 Direction Sense Test contd.

10 Logical Venn Diagram

III Spatial Reasoning

11 Figure analogy

12 Figure series 9 Min 10

13 Figure Classification

14 Mirror and Water Images

15 Counting of figures
IV Abstract Reasoning
16 Cube and Dice

17 Logical and Analytical Reasoning 9 Min 10

18 Geometry mensuration

19 Data Interpretation

V Open Ended

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 Alphabet and Number Sequence Test, Paper folding
and paper cutting 9

References:
1. A Fast Track Course in MENTAL ABILITY, Amogh Goel, Arihant Publications India
limited, 2016. (Primary Reference).
2. The Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning & Problem-Solving Compendium for IAS Prelims
General Studies Paper 2 & State PSC Exams, Disha Experts, Disha Publications, 2018.
3. The Pearson Guide to Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning for the CAT, Nishit K. Sinha,
Pearson Education, 2014.

Mapping of COs with PSOs and POs :

PSO5 PSO6 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7

CO 1 3 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 0

CO 2 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 1 0

CO 3 0 1 2 1 2 0 1 1 0

Correlation Levels: Assessment Rubrics:

Level Correlation ▪ Assignment/ Seminar

- Nil ▪ Internal Exam
1 Slightly / Low ▪ Viva
2 Moderate / Medium ▪ Final Exam (70%)
3 Substantial / High

Mapping of COs to Assessment Rubrics:

Internal Exam Assignment Seminar Viva End Semester Examinations

CO 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CO 2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

CO 3 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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