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Livingstone Ndigezza
Contact: +256 703832978 / 0782165397 Email: lndigezza@vu.ac.ug
Faculty of Science and Technology

Foundation Mathematics 1
Course Code FST 01102

Students HEP

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 Table of Contents
Module Description.....................................................................................................................................3
Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................................................3
Lesson Plan for Foundation Mathematics 1.................................................................................................3
Assignments and Exams..............................................................................................................................5
Grading Requirements:................................................................................................................................5
Study Materials...........................................................................................................................................5
Mode of Delivery........................................................................................................................................6
Mode of Assessment....................................................................................................................................6
Important Information.................................................................................................................................6
Compensation plan..................................................................................................................................6
Important.....................................................................................................................................................6
Reading Materials........................................................................................................................................6

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Module Description

 Foundation Mathematics I is fundamental unit to the study other units of physical

science. It provides the necessary analytical skills for the study of more advanced
subjects.
 It consolidates and advances the material covered in Advanced Level Mathematics
(UNEB). This course also provides the mathematical tools needed in other semesters’
course units

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Apply differential and integral calculus to notions of curvature and to improper integrals.
2. To develop the analytical and critical thinking abilities fundamental to problem solving in
Engineering.
3. Explain the functions of several variables that are essential in most branches of computing.
4. Describe essential tool of matrices and linear algebra in a comprehensive manner.

Lesson Plan for Foundation Mathematics 1

TIME CONTENT Learning Activities

Week 1 Matrices and Determinants Group Activity:
- Formulate Groups of
 Matrix notation
Five students.
 Addition, subtraction and
multiplication of matrices Gender Balance is
 The determinant and inverse of matrix key
 Solution of simultaneous equations by - Individual
matrices and determinants
Assignment One.
 Solution of simultaneous equations
using Cramer’s rule Kindly note that it’s
already uploaded on V
class. Take today’s
(6th May, 2024)

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 afternoon time to do
it.
Week 2 Expressions and Functions
 Introduction
 Polynomial
 Logarithmic and Exponential

Week 2 Complex Numbers

 Cartesian complex numbers
 The Argand diagram
 Addition and subtraction of complex
numbers
 Multiplication and division of
complex numbers
 Complex equations
 The polar form of a complex number
 Multiplication and division in polar
form
 Applications of complex numbers

Week 3 Differentiation

Introduction to Functional notation

 The gradient of a curve
 Differentiation from first principles
 Methods of differentiation
 Differentiation of trigonometric
functions and Exponential Functions

Week 3 Trigonometry
 The theorem of Pythagoras Group Work Presentation
 Trigonometric ratios of acute
 Fractional and surd forms of
trigonometric ratios
 Angle of elevation and depression

Week 4 Integration Group Work Presentation

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  The process of integration
 The general solution of integrals
 Standard integrals
 Definite integrals

Assignments and Exams

Activity Percentage of Module Mark Submission Date/Deadline

Individual 100% 1st Week into the Module
Assignment
Group Course Work 25% 3rd Week into the Module
Presentations
Exams Exam ratios may differ from To be communicated
programme to programme

Grading Requirements:
Class Attendance & Participation
Tests
Individual / Group Assignments
Final Exam (Dependent on Programme of Study)
GRADE SCALE
80-100: A
75-79: B+
70-74: B-
65-69: C+
60-64: C-
55-59: D+
50-54: D-
0-49: F

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Study Materials
● Textbooks, magazines, and journal publications
● PowerPoint presentations
● Online resources

Mode of Delivery
1. Lectures
2. Tutorials
3. Practical sessions in the computer laboratories.
4. Online learning management systems
5. Class discussions and presentations
6. Problem-based/case studies
7. Project-based assignments that can be done in groups

Mode of Assessment
● Assignments and practical projects 40%
● Final exam 60%

Important Information
Session outline may be subject to change as needed and this is determined by the
facilitator without change in content.
Compensation plan
Make- up sessions maybe scheduled during hours other than class time-tabled meeting
times and will be communicated to students earlier.
N.B Kindly note that in my absence because of any unavoidable circumstances, the following
lecturers can sit in for me;
1. Mr. Bazigu Alex
2. Mr. Fazal Wakale
3. Mrs. Mackenzie Deborah

Important
Take note of days for your assignments and exam to enable you plan accordingly.

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Reading Materials

1. Calculus and Analytic Geometry (TextBook)

2. G.B. Thomas and R.L. Finney; Addison Wesley
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics Erwin Kreyszig; Willey India Education
4. Elementary Linear Algebra (TextBook)
5. Howard Anton, Chris Rorres; Willy India Edition; 9th Edition
Calculus with early transcendental functions James Stewart; Cengage Learning