Syllabus (MATHEMATICS)
Course Type: MAJ-5
Semester: 4
Course Code: BMTMMAJ05T
Course Title: Analytical Geometry (3D), Vector Calculus & Partial Differential Equations
(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1
Credit: 6
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: TO BE DONE
Learning Outcome: The whole course will have the following outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to CO1: understand the three dimensional geometry of planes, straight lines, spheres, cones and cylinders. CO2: acquire knowledge of cyl
Syllabus:
Unit -1: Analytical Geometry (3D) [Credit: 2, 30L]
- Plane; Straight lines.
- Sphere: General Equation, Circle, Sphere through circle, Tangent, Normal.
- Cone: General homogeneous second degree equation, Enveloping cone, Section of cone by a plane, Tangent and normal, Condition for three perpendicular generators, Reciprocal cone, Right circular cone, Cylinder, Enveloping cylinder, Right circular Cylinder.
- Conicoids: Ellipsoid, Hyperboloid, Paraboloid: Canonical equations only. Plane sections of it.
- Transformation of coordinates, Reduction of general second degree equations.
Unit -2: Vector Calculus [Credit: 2, 30L]
- Product of three or more vectors.
- Vector Calculus: Continuity and differentiability of vector-valued function of one variable, Space curve, Arc length, Tangent, Normal. Serret-Frenet’s formulae. Integration of vector-valued function of one variable.
- Vector-valued functions of two and three variables, Gradient of scalar function, Gradient vector as normal to a surface, Divergence and Curl, their properties.
- Evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals.
- Green’s theorem in the plane. Gauss and Stokes’ theorems (Proof not required) and problems based on these.
Unit -3: Partial Differential Equation [Credit: 2, 30L]
- Partial Differential Equations – Basic concepts and Definitions. Mathematical Problems. First- Order Equations: Classification, Construction and Geometrical Interpretation. Method of Characteristics for obtaining General Solution of Quasi Linear Equations. Canonical Forms of First- order Linear Equations. Method of Separation of Variables for solving first order partial differential equations. Solution by Lagrange’s and Charpit’s method.
Reading References:
- S.L. Loney; The Elements of Coordinate Geometry; Arihant.
- Shantinarayan; Analytical Solid Geometry; S. Chand.
- J.G. Chakraborty & P.R. Ghosh, Advanced Analytical Geometry, U.N. Dhur & Sons Pvt. Ltd.
- R.M. Khan, Analytical Geometry of two and three dimensions and vector analysis, New central book agency (P) Ltd., Kolkata.
- Arup Mukherjee and Naba Kumar Bej, Analytical Geometry of Two and Three dimensions (Advanced level), Books & Allied Pvt. Ltd.
- Shantinarayan and P K Mittal, A Text Book of Vector Analysis, S. Chand.
- J.G. Chakraborty & P.R. Ghosh, Vector Analysis, U.N. Dhur & Sons Pvt. Ltd.
- Robert J.T. Bell, An Elementary Treatise on Coordinate Geometry of Three Dimensions, McMilan & Co. Ltd., London.
- S. Lipschutz, D. Spellman, M.R. Speigel, Vector Analysis, Schaum’s outline series.
- J. Marsden and Tromba, Vector Calculus, McGraw Hill.
- Ghosh & Maity, Vector Analysis, New Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.
- Dipak Kumar Ghosh; Introduction to Partial Differential Equation and Laplace Transform; NCBA.
- I.N. Sneddon, Elements of Partial Differential Equations, McGraw Hill, New York
- F.H. Miller, Partial Differential Equations, John Wiley and Sons.
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
- UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study,
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester.
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
- The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.