MTS 101 Introductory Mathematics I

COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: MTS 101
Course Title: Introductory Mathematics I
No. of Units: 3
Course Duration: Two hours of theory and one hour of tutorial per week for 15 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
Course Email Address: mts101@gmail.com
Course Webpage: http://www.mts.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=mts%101
Prerequisite: Nil

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. E. A. Areo
Room 19, NEW ACADEMIC Building,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348032096585
Email: eaareo@futa.edu.ng

Dr. A. J. Omowaye
MTS Office, SAAT Building,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348030641218
Email: ajomowaye@futa.edu.ng

Mr. A. I. Adekunle
Room 240, SAAT Building,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348060406228
Email: aiadekunle@futa.edu.ng

Mr. A. S. Afolabi
Maths Computing Laboratory,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348034962666
Email: asafolabi@futa.edu.ng

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Mr. E. J. Dansu
Maths Computing Laboratory,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348069022177
Email: ejdansu@futa.edu.ng

and

Mr. A. I. Fagbade
Maths Departmental Library,
Dept. of Mathematical Sciences,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348069309152
Email: aifagbade@futa.edu.ng

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersections complement, and Venn diagrams. Real
numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction. Real sequences and
series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure,
trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to

introduce students to elementary set theory,

introduce students to real numbers and mathematical induction,
introduce students to real sequences and series,
introduce students to quadratic equations and polynomials,
introduce students to binomial theorem and expansion,
introduce students to circular measure and trigonometric functions.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
(Knowledge based)

classify real life problems involving elementary set theory ;

perform basic set operations;
apply mathematical induction to prove mathematical propositions;
understand the concept of A.P and G.P sequences and series;
solve quadratic equations and polynomials;
prove binomial theorem for when n is a positive integer and when n is not a positive
integer;
prove and solve problems involving trigonometric identities and trigonometric functions;

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GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE
This course will be graded as follows:
Class Attendance 05%
Tutorial/Assignment 05%
Test(s) 20%
Final Examination 70%
TOTAL 100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in
all tutorial exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each persons
qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of
absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with the instructor, indicating the
reason for the absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,

examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make
copies of another persons work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in
accordance with the guidelines for handling students misconduct as spelt out in the Students
Handbook.
Tutorial Classes/Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments given during
tutorial classes as scheduled. Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero
for that assignment. Only under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified the
instructor in advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.

Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones
during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting,
watching videos, etc.) during lectures.

READING LIST
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Bunday, B. D. and Mulholland. H. (1983): Pure Mathematics for Advanced Level. Butterworth
& Co (publishers).
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Talbert, J. F, Godman. A. and Ogum, G. E. O. (2010). Additional Mathematics for West Africa.
Longman Group UK limited.
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Stroud, K. A. (1996). Engineering Mathematics. Macmillan Press LTD.

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Balfour, A. (1975). An Introduction to Sets, Groups and Matrices. Heinemann Educational
Books Ltd.
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Stephenson, G (1983): Mathematical Methods for Science Students

Legend
1- Available in the University Library
2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries
3- Available on the Internet.
4- Available as Personal Collection
5- Available in local bookshops.

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 COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topic Remarks
1-3 Elementary Set Theory Students should be able to recognise
Introduction to set theory types of sets and perform basic set
Notation operations. Also they should be able to
Types of Set represent elementary set theory
Basic Set Operations problems in Venn diagrams.
Venn Diagrams
Application of Set Theory
Number System Students should be able to identity
45 types of real numbers and apply
Real numbers mathematical induction to prove
Integers mathematical propositions.
Rational numbers
Irrational numbers
Mathematical induction
Series and Sequences Students should be able to identify the
67 Identification of sequences nth terms of a real sequences and series.
The nth terms of sequence Also they should be able to prove the
Real sequences and series nth terms and sum of nth terms of both
Arithmetic Progression (A. P.) Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
Geometric Progression (G. P.) and sum to infinity of Geometric
progression. They should also be able
to solve real life problems involving
Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions

89 Theory of quadratic equations, nth roots of unity, Students should be able to understand
operation on polynomials, the remainder and the theory of quadratic equations, solve
factor theorems, roots of polynomial functions. quadratic equations and prove the nth
roots of unity. Furthermore, they should
be able to apply remainder and factor
theorems to find the roots of
polynomial functions.
10-11 The binomial theorem for a positive integral Students should be able to expand the
index, proof of the binomial theorem when n is a expression (a x)n . Also, they should
positive integer; the binomial expansion when n be able to state and prove binomial
is not a positive integer. theorem for a positive integral index.
Furthermore, they should be able to
state without prove binomial theorem
when n is not a positive integer and
apply binomial theorem to solve real-
life problems.
12-13 Trigonometric functions of angles of any Students should be state and prove
magnitude, addition and factor formulae, trigonometric identities and solve
multiple and submultiple angle formulae, the problems involving trigonometric
inverse trigonometric functions, small angles. functions.

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14-15 Test/Revision These are the weeks preceding the final
examination. At this time, evaluation
will be done to assess how far the
students expectations for the course
have been met.