THE NYERI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

COUSER OUTLINE

Department: Building and Civil Engineering

Course Title: Diploma in Building Technology

Subject: Mathematics I

Lecturer: Mr. Biegon email address: biegonelvis6517@gmail.com

Course Purpose

By the end of module unit, the student should be able to:

a) Use mathematical concepts and techniques in solving problems related to respective trade
area.
b) Interpret graphical representation of functions relevant to the respective trade area.
c) Organize, draw simple deductions and conclusion from the given data.

Course Outline-Topics& Sub-topics

1. Number Systems
 Types of numbers: Natural integers, Rational, Irrational
 Place value, Rounding off, Significant figures
 Factors and Prime Numbers GCF/LCM
 Powers, fractions and Decimals
2. Indices And Logarithms
 Powers
 Laws of Indices
 Laws of Logarithms
 Operations
 Base e
 Change of Base
 Logarithmic Equations
 Scientific calculator
3. Algebra
 Algebraic Expressions
 Operations of Algebraic expressions
 Factorization of Algebraic Expressions
 Quadratic equations
  Solution of equations
 Partial fractions
 Simultaneous equations
 Transposition of formulae
 Evaluation of polynomials
 Division of polynomials
 Remainder and Factor theorem
4. Geometry and Scale Drawing
 Scale
 Drawing basic figures planes
 Drawing of solids
5. Sequence and Series
 Arithmetic progression
 Geometric progression
 Solution of problems related to simple and Compound interest
 Convergent series
6. Graphs
 Linear
 Quadratic
 Exponential
 Solution of equations using graphical method
 Tangents
 Determination of Laws
7. Trigonometry
 Angles : radians, minutes and Seconds
 Trigonometric Ratios and their Reciprocals
 Angles of Elevation and depression
 Sine, and cosine rule
 Solution of Triangles
 Graphs of trigonometric functions
 Compound angle formula
 Derivation of double angle formula
 Basic trigonometric equations
8. Latitudes And Longitudes
 Latitudes and longitudes
 The equator and the Greenwich meridian
 Distance between two points along a great circle
 Time between longitude
 Speed
9. Coordinate Geometry and Loci
  Polar Equations
 Conversion of Cartesian to Polar and vice versa
 Graphs of Polar Equations
 Definition of locus in Relation points
10. Mensuration
 Units of Measurements
 Perimeter and Areas of Regular figures
 Volume of Regular Solids
 Surface Areas of Regular solids
 Area of irregular figures
 Area and volumes using Pappus Theorem
11. Permutations and combination and Binomial Expansion
 Definition of terms
 Factorial notation
 Permutation and Combinations
 Binomial Expansion
12. Vectors
 Vectors and Scalar in two and three Dimensions
 Operations on Vectors
 Position Vectors
 Resolution of Vectors
 Scalar product
13. Probability I
 Laws of Probability
 Mutually Exclusive ,Independent events, Conditional Probability
 Tree Diagrams
14. Statistics I
 Data arrangement
 Representation of Data
 Measures of Central tendency
 Measures of Dispersion

Teaching Methodology

The teaching methods will be through

 Lecture
 Note taking
 Question and answer
 Group work
  Chart illustrations
 Sketching where applicable
 Discussion
 Working out problems

EVALUATION

The course assessment will be as shown

- Continuous assessment test 30%

- Examination 70%
TOTAL 100%

REFERENCES

1. Engineering Mathematics by K.A. STROUD

2. Higher Engineering Mathematics by J.O.Bird