MTH 1112 units100 LevelFirst Semester

Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra and Trigonometry)

B.Sc. Cybersecurity, University of Uyo

Algebra and trigonometry for university-level computation: set theory, real and complex numbers, sequences and series, quadratic equations, and circular measure. Bridges secondary-school maths with the rigour needed for the programme.

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Course outline

  1. 01Elementary set theory: subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams
  2. 02Real numbers: integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction
  3. 03Real sequences and series
  4. 04Theory of quadratic equations and the binomial theorem
  5. 05Complex numbers: algebra of complex numbers, the Argand diagram
  6. 06De Moivre's theorem and nth roots of unity
  7. 07Circular measure and trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude
  8. 08Addition and factor formulae

Recommended textbooks

  • Engineering Mathematics — K.A. Stroud

    8th ed. — outstanding worked examples; used across all years

  • Further Mathematics — Tuttuh-Adegun, Sivasubramaniam & Adegoke

    West African secondary/early uni standard; bridges the gap well

How to pass MTH 111

  • Work at least 10 practice problems per topic — mathematics is only learnt by doing
  • Keep a formula sheet and update it every week; review before each lecture
  • Khan Academy is free and covers every topic in this course at the right level
  • Form a study group: explaining a solution to a classmate reveals whether you truly understand it

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