INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Science

Department Computational and Theoretical Sciences

Programme Mathematical Sciences (BMathSc)

Name of Course / Model Advanced Mathematical Methods

Course Code SMS 2411

Name (s) of Academic staff /

Dr. Bakhram Umarov
Instructor(s)
Rationale for the inclusion of
the course / module in the
programme

Semester and Year Offered Semester 1 & 2

Status Core Course

Level Year Two Undergraduate

Proposed Start Date July 2011

Batch of Student to be
Batch 111 onwards
Affected
Face to Face
Teacher Student Independent
Assessment
Centered Centered Learning
Learning Learning
Total Student Learning Time
(SLT) 26.5 14.5 70.5 8.5
Total Hours of Learning (THoF) 120
Conversion of SLT into tentative credit (THoF ÷ 40) 3
Credit to be assigned to the course 3
Credit Value / Hours 3

Pre-requisites (if any) SMS 2308

Co-requisites (if any) NIL

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 The objectives of this course are to:

1. Teach students to comprehend the Laplace transform method

Course Objectives to solve ordinary differential equations.
2. Train students in the skills required to solve linear systems and
partial differential equations.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. State the definition and prove the existence of the transform.

2. Able to solve differential equation using Laplace transform.
3. Solve linear system using matrix method.
Learning Outcomes
4. Solve partial differential equations e.g. heat equation, wave
equation and Laplace equation, using method of separation of
variables.
5. Able to compute Fourier series for certain functions.

Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical
experience and internship
How skills are
Skill Assessment
developed

Presentation
Assignment
Tutorial
Exam
Quiz

Communication Oral presentation,

Transferable Skills: √ √ √ √ √ Group Discussion,
Short answer
Critical Thinking / Group discussion,
√ √ √ √ √
Problem solving Tutorials
Creativity / Inovation Oral presentation,
√ √ √
Tutorials
ICT / Information Collecting data and
√ √ √
Management information for report
Teamwork Group presentation,
√ √ √
Laboratory
Self-awareness Short answer during
√ √ √ √ √
QA.
(In place of instructional strategy)
No. Teaching-Learning Assessment
Teaching-Learning and
1 Lecture Exam
assessment strategy
2 Tutorial Exam, Q&A
3 Assignment Exam
Laplace transforms and applications. Matrix methods for linear
Course Synopsis
systems. Partial differential equations and applications.
Mode of Delivery Lectures, seminar presentations, tutorial and assignment.

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 LO Method %
Assessment Methods and 2,3 Assignments 10
Type / Course Assessement 1,2,3 Quizzes 20
State weightage of each type 1,2,3 Mid-term test 30
of assessment. 3,4,5 Final examination 40

Programme aims / objectives

Course Learning Outcome

Aim 1

Aim 2

Aim 3
Mapping of the course /
module to the programme LO1 √
aims
LO2 √ √
LO3 √ √
LO4 √ √
LO5 √
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes

Learning Outcome of the course

PO 10
PO 1
PO 2
PO 3
PO 4
PO 5
PO 6
PO 7
PO 8
PO 9
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LO2   
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Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks Topics Task/Reading
Hours
Laplace Transforms
Nagle, R.K. &
Definition of the Laplace Transform. Linearity of the
1 4 Saff, E.B.,
transform. Piecewise continuity. Exponential order α.
Chapter 7
Conditions for existence of the transform.
Laplace Transforms Nagle, R.K. &
2 Properties of the Laplace Transform. Inverse Laplace 5 Saff, E.B.,
Transform. Solving initial value problems. Chapter 7
Laplace Transforms Nagle, R.K. &
3 Transforms of discontinuous and periodic functions. Unit step 11 Saff, E.B.,
function. Translation in t. Gamma function. Chapter 7
Matrix Methods for Linear Systems Nagle, R.K. &
4 Calculus of matrices. Linear systems in normal form. 9 Saff, E.B.,
Homogeneous linear systems with constant coefficients. Chapter 9

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 Matrix Methods for Linear Systems Nagle, R.K. &
5 Complex eigenvalues. Nonhomogeneous linear systems. 8 Saff, E.B.,
Chapter 9
Matrix Methods for Linear Systems Nagle, R.K. &
6 The matrix exponential function. Relationship between 8 Saff, E.B.,
fundamental matrices. Chapter 9
Matrix Methods for Linear Systems Nagle, R.K. &
7 Generalized eigenvectors. Solving systems using generalized 10 Saff, E.B.,
eigenvectors. Chapter 9
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
8 Introduction: A model for heat flow. Method of separation of 10 Saff, E.B.,
variables. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
9 Fourier series. Properties of symmetric functions. Orthogonal 8 Saff, E.B.,
expansions. Convergence of Fourier series. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
10 Differentiation and integration of Fourier series. Fourier 9 Saff, E.B.,
cosine and sine series. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
11 The heat equation. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. 9 Saff, E.B.,
Maximum principle for the heat equation. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
12 The wave equation. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. 9 Saff, E.B.,
Vibrating string problem. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
13 Laplace’s equation. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. 10 Saff, E.B.,
Maximum principle for Laplace’s equation. Chapter 10
Partial Differential Equations Nagle, R.K. &
14 Advanced examples and applications. 10 Saff, E.B.,
Chapter 10
Main references supporting the course
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in
alphabetical order.

Required

Nagle, R.K. & Saff, E.B. (1996). Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems
(2nd Ed.), Addison-Wesley.

Additional references supporting the course

Recommended

Borrelli, R.L. & Coleman, C.S. (1998). Differential Equations: A Modeling Perspective, Wiley.

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 Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Dr. Bakhram Umarov Dr. Samsun Baharin Haji Prof. Dr. Kamaruzzaman Yunus
Lecturer Mohamad Dean
Kulliyyah of Science HoD Kulliyyah of Science
Kulliyyah of Science

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 Programme Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, Students are able to:

PO 1 Knowledge The ability to demonstrate familiarity with, and apply

important concepts associated to mathematical sciences.
PO 2 Psychomotor / Practical /  Demonstrate ICT literacy.
Technical Skills  Competency in using mathematical softwares in
problem solving.
PO 3 Critical Thinking & The ability to identify relevant real world problems,
Scientific Approach analyse and formulate the corresponding mathematical
problems and produce solutions.
PO 4 Communication Skills  The ability to communicate mathematical ideas; orally
and in writing.
 Rational in expressing thoughts using verbal and non-
verbal interpersonal communication skills.
PO 5 Social Skills &  The ability to adapt to social environment and
Responsibility motivate the society towards positive change
 Able to disseminate information and impart
knowledge to the public.
PO 6 Life Long Learning & The ability and motivation to utilize the knowledge and
Information skills acquired to further education.
Management
PO 7 Professionalism, values, The ability to execute professional duties guided by Islamic
attitudes, ethics values.
PO 8 Managerial & Understand and demonstrate basic entrepreneurial and
Entrepreneurial Skills managerial principles.
PO 9 Leadership Skill Able to coordinate resources to achieve an assigned task/
objective.
PO 10 Islamization and The ability to understand, apply and harmonize
Integration philosophical principles of Mathematics with Islam.

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