Mat110 Course Outline Spring2024

Department of Mathematics & Natural sciences
MAT110: Differential Calculus & Coordinate Geometry (Mathematics I)
Spring 2024
“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas” – Albert Einstein
Consultation Schedule
Instructor Information
Rationale
The study of this course helps to learn how things change. It provides a framework for modeling systems in which
there is change and a way to deduce the predictions of such models.
Course Aims and Outcomes

Content in this course will be adaptive, allowing students to achieve a certain concept before moving on to the next
level.
Learning Outcome
This course is designed to provide science/ engineering students with an intense foundational introduction to the
fundamental concepts in mathematics. After completing this course, a student will be beneﬁtted in the following
ways:
● Calculate limits of single and multivariable functions both analytically and graphically.
● Comprehend the notations of differentiability and continuity for single variable functions.
● Calculate the 1st and higher order derivatives of single and multivariable functions, wherever they exist.
● Apply the single variable mean value theorem (for functions of a single variable).
● Find maxima, minima, inflection points, and saddle points.
● Apply differentiation to optimization problems in both single and multivariable calculus (Lagrange
Multipliers).
● Calculate Taylor Series (Single and Multivariable) and use them to find approximate values of functions.
● Calculate divergence, curl and gradient and interpret them.
● Understand and use spherical and cylindrical coordinates in three dimensions.
● Understand and apply the knowledge of conic sections to real-world problems.
Course Contents:
Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of differentiation, optimization, Taylor and Maclaurin Series, Partial
derivatives, optimization of multivariable functions, gradient, curl, divergence and their applications, conic sections,
polar, spherical, and cylindrical coordinates.
Marks Distribution
Attendance Marks
90% and above 5
85% - 89% 4
80% - 84% 3
75% - 79% 2
70% - 74% 1
Less than 70% (Unable to sit for
Final Exam)
Attendance = 5%
Assignment = 15%
Quiz = 30%
Midterm = 20%
Final = 30%
Total = 100%
Lecture Plan
Week 1 Introduction to Limits and Continuity

Week 2 Introduction to Differentiation and Techniques of Differentiation
Week 3 Leibnitz’ product rule, Gradient, Tangent, Linear approximation
Week 4 Maxima, Minima, Optimization problems, Roll’s and Mean value theorem
Week 5 Taylor and Maclaurin polynomials for single variable functions
Mid Term
Week 6 Partial derivatives and Chain rules for partial derivatives
Week 7 Maxima and Minima of multivariable functions and Taylor expansion of multivariable functions
Week 8 Vector Calculus (Fields, Gradient, Divergence and Curl)
Week 9 Lagrange Multipliers
Week 10 Conic sections (parabola, circle, ellipse and hyperbola)
Week 11 Coordinate Geometry (polar, cylindrical, spherical coordinates and conic sections in polar
coordinates)
Final
Administrative information and Course Requirements
● There will be no makeup quizzes.

● For the makeup midterm, a student must submit an application through the corresponding chair/dean of
the department within an appropriate time range.
● No students will be allowed to sit for the final exam if he/she misses 30% of the total classes.
● You will find all supporting documents at
● You are strongly encouraged to drop by my office to ask questions and discuss problems. If you are unable
to meet with me during consultation hour, then I am available at other times by appointment.
● Pass mark – 50%
Reference Books:
● Calculus with analytic geometry (10th Edition) by Howard Anton

● Schum’s Outlines Vector Analysis and an introduction to Tensor Analysis by Murray R. Spiegel
● Calculus, Early Transcendentals (9th Edition) by Stewart, Clegg, Watson
Academic Integrity
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the BRAC University Code of Academic Integrity. Any work
submitted by a student in this course for academic credit will be the student's own work. Also, refer to the plagiarism
policy that will be on the web.
You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in the lecture and the
sections with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students.
However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of
work done by someone else, in the form of an e-mail, an e-mail attachment file, a diskette, or a hard copy.
If copying occurs, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be
copied will both automatically receive a zero for the quizzes and assigned work at home. Penalty for violation of this
Code can also be extended to include failure of the course and University disciplinary action.
During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations,
nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the
examinations will result in failure of the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and University disciplinary
action.
Attendance Requirement
Attendance in a class is mandatory.
A student with class attendance below 70% must consult the instructor in order to discuss the completion of the
course.
A student absent in 3 consecutive classes will require a Chairperson’s permission to attend the following classes.
A student unable to attend classes for a known reason must apply to the Chairperson, with copies to the course
teacher and the Registrar’s Office, mentioning the dates and reasons for absence. If it is not possible to inform it in
advance, the Chairperson must be informed by sending an application through messenger, post, fax, or email.
Source: < https://www.bracu.ac.bd/academics/policies-and-procedures>

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Department of Mathematics & Natural sciences

MAT110: Differential Calculus & Coordinate Geometry (Mathematics I)

Course Aims and Outcomes

Week 1 Introduction to Limits and Continuity

Administrative information and Course Requirements

● There will be no makeup quizzes.

● Calculus with analytic geometry (10th Edition) by Howard Anton

Attendance in a class is mandatory.

Source: < https://www.bracu.ac.bd/academics/policies-and-procedures>

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