DBM1023 Mathematics for Computing

POLYTECHNIC SULTAN MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND COMPUTER
SESSION: DEC 2014
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
CREDITS HOURS
NAME OF LECTURER
CONTACT NUMBER

: DBM 1023
: MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING
: 3 (30 LECTURE : 30 TUTORIAL)
: AB AZIZ IKHWAN BIN AB WAHAB
: 09-8400851 / 019-9345235

Email address: ab.aziz.poli@1govuc.my

SYNOPSIS
MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING course introduces students to numbering system, geometry and complex numbers. Calculus covers the simple
techniques of differentiation and integration. In addition, this course also exposed to basic concept of matrices and linear algebra to help them in
solving mathematical problem in organizing data through theoretically and practically.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Apply mathematical knowledge and skills in analyzing problems critically. (C3, LD1)
2. Find mathematical solutions using the appropriate techniques in mathematics. (C3, LD1)
3. Solve related mathematical problems using appropriate formulae and laws. (C3, LD1)

Week (Period)
WEEK 1
(23-27/11/2014)
1 week
WEEK 2-3
(30/11-11/12/2014)
2 weeks
WEEK 4
(14-18/12/2014)
1 week
WEEK 5
(21-25/12/2014)
1 week
WEEK 6-8
(28/12/14-11/01/2015)
3 weeks
WEEK 9-11
(18/01/15-05/02/2015)
3 weeks

WEEK 11-12
(08/02/-12/02/2015)
1 weeks

Topics & General Outcome

REGISTRATION WEEK
1.0 NUMBERING SYSTEM
1.1 Understand numbering system
1.2 Understand octal numbering system
1.3 Understand hexadecimal numbering system
1.4 Define binary arithmetic
2.0 GEOMETRY
2.1 Understand angle of a circle
CUTI KHAS PERAYAAN
2.0 GEOMETRY
2.2 Apply Pythagoras Theorem
2.3 Determine perimeter, area and volume for specific shape
3.0 COMPLEX NUMBERS
3.1 Understand the concepts of complex numbers,division, conjugate and equivalent
complex numbers.
3.2 Solve the complex numbers using Argands Diagram
3.3 Understand the concepts of complex numbers in other forms
4.0 CALCULUS
4.1 Understand differentiation
4.2 Understand integration

4.0 CALCULUS
4.1 Understand differentiation
4.2 Understand integration

WEEK 17-19
(15/03/15-02/04/2015)
3 weeks

5.0 MATRICES AND LINEAR ALGEBRA

5.1 Understand matrix
5.2 Explain system of linear equations

12

CUTI PERTENGAHAN SEMESTER

WEEK 20-22
(05/04-23/04/2015)
3 weeks
COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT (CA) :
a. Quiz (2x)
b. Test (1x)
c. Tutorial Exercises (4x)
d. Assignment(1x)
(FE):

WEEK 13
(15-19/02/2014)
1 week
Week 14-16
(22/02/15-12/03/2015)
3 week

FINAL EXAM

Hours

12

12

FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

60%
10%
15%
20%
15%
40%

REFERENCES:
1.
Abdul Hadi Yaakub, Ong Beng Sim et al, (2012). Mathematics for Matriculation Semester 2:
Fourth edition update. Fajar Bakti
2.
Hanrahan, V. (2013). OCR Additional Mathematics Practice Book. London: Hodder
Education.
3.
Hanrahan, V. (2013). OCR Additional Mathematics Practice Book. London: Hodder
Education.
4.
Huettenmueller, R. (2012). Pre-Calculus Demystified 2/E (2nd Edition). USA: McGraw-Hill
Professional.
5.
ORegan, G. (2012). Mathematics in Computing: An Accessible Guide to Historical,
Foundation and Application Contexts.
6.
Vince, J. A. (2010). Mathematics for Computer Graphics (Undergraduate Topics in
Computer Science).