Department of Mathematics COURSE OUTLINE

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

PART A: General Information

1. Course Number MATH 261
Course Title Vector Calculus, Matrices, Laplace Transform and Series Solution
Credit (Contact) Hours 4.0 (4.0)
2. Level and Term (Section) Level-2, Term-1 (A)
Academic Session January 2025
3. Type of Course Core Course
Offered to Department of Mechanical Engineering
4. Pre-requisite Course(s) None
5. Course Website https://---.math.buet.ac.bd
6. Lecture Schedule Xday (00:00-00:00 am)
Yday (00:00-00:00 am)
Zday (00:00-00:00 am)
7. Important Dates For important dates and examination schedules and latest updates,
please follow the course website
8. Course Teacher(s)
Name (Initials): Office: Email: Consultation Hour(s)
Teacher 1 X x@math.buet.ac.bd Xday (00:00-00:00 am)
Teacher 2 Y y@math.buet.ac.bd Yday (00:00-00:00 am)

PART B: Course Details

9. Course Content (As approved by the Academic Council)
 Matrices: Types of matrices and algebraic properties. Rank and elementary transformations of
matrices. Solution of linear equations using matrix. Linear dependence and independence of vectors.
Quadratic forms. Matrix polynomials. Determination of characteristic roots and vectors.
 Vector Calculus: Differentiation and integration of vectors together with elementary applications.
Line, surface and volume integrals. Gradient of scalar functions. Divergence and curl of vector
functions. Physical significance of gradient, divergence and curl. Stokes' theorem, Green's theorem,
Gauss's theorem and their applications.
 Series Solution: Solution of differential equations in series by the method of Frobenius. Bessel's
functions, Legendre's polynomials and their properties.
 Laplace Transforms: Definition of Laplace transforms. Elementary transformation and properties.
Convolution theorem. Solution of differential equations by Laplace transforms. Evaluation of integrals
by Laplace transforms.

10. Course Objectives

 To use formula, algebra, geometry, graphs and solve systems of linear equations, matrix algebra,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors; to understand the basic concepts of vector calculus.
 To understand the properties of Laplace transform, perform operations on Laplace transform and
inverse Laplace transform, solve linear differential equations with constant coefficients as well as
discontinuous input functions and evaluation of integrals using the Laplace transform.

11. Knowledge required

Familiarity with basic properties of matrices and vectors; fundamental concepts of pre-calculus, differential
and integral calculus and preliminary knowledge to solve algebraic, transcendental and differential
equations.
12. Course Outcomes
CO CO Statement Corresponding Domains Delivery Assessment
No. PO(s)* and Method(s) and Tool(s)
Taxonomy Activity(-ies)
level(s)
1 Define the fundamental concepts PO(b) C1 Lectures, Written
of matrix algebra, vector calculus, Homework exams;
singularities and Laplace assignment
transform
2 Explain the idea of rank, eigen PO(b) C2 Lectures, Written
values, eigenvectors, Homework exams;
differentiation and integration of assignment
scalar and vector functions, series
solution, evaluation of integrals
and solution of differential
equations by Laplace Transform
3 Apply matrices, vector calculus, PO(c) C3 Lectures, Written
series solution and Laplace Homework exams;
Transform to solve the real-life assignment
problems.

*PO(a): Engineering knowledge; PO(b): Problem analysis; PO(c): Design/development of solutions; PO(d):
Investigation; PO(e) Modern tool use; PO(f): The engineer and society; PO(g): Environment and sustainability;
PO(h): Ethics; PO(i): Individual work and teamwork; PO(j): Communication; PO(k): Project management and
finance; PO(l): life-long learning.

**The cognitive domain (C) and its Taxonomy Levels (1 to 6) aim to develop the mental skills and the
acquisition of knowledge of the individual. The cognitive domain encompasses of six categories which include:

C1- knowledge/remember; C2-understand/explain/estimate; C3-apply; C4-analysis;

C5-evaluate/judge/verify; C6-synthesis/design/create/construct

13. Assessment Strategy

 Class Participation: Class participation and attendance will be recorded in every class.
 Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment for any of the activities such as quizzes, assignment,
presentation etc. The scheme of the continuous assessment for the course will be declared on the first
day of classes.
 Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the term
following the guideline of academic council.

14. Distribution of Marks

Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

15. Textbooks
 Vector Analysis with Applications by Md. Ali Ashraf and Md. Abdul Khaleq Hazra.
 Elementary Linear Algebra: Applications Version by Howard Anton and Chris Rorres.
 Theory and Problems of Laplace Transforms, Schaum's outline Series, Murray R. Spiegel.
 Elementary Differential Equations by Earl D. Rainville and Phillip E. Bedient.
 A First Course in Differential Equations with Modelling Applications by Dennis G. Zill.

16. Reference Books

 Vector Analysis by M. D. Raisinghania.
 Theory and Problems of Linear Algebra (Schaum’s Outline Series) by Seymour Lipschutz.
 Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations by M. D. Raisinghania.
N.B. Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the
class lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.

17. Lecture Plan

Weekly schedule: For Matrices
Week Topics COs
Week-1, 2 Definition of matrices
Week-3 Algebra of matrices
Week-4, 5 Inverse of a matrix
Week-6, 7 Elementary transformations of matrices and rank
Week-8, 9 Solutions of linear systems
Week-10 Class Test
Linear dependence and independence of vectors
Week-11 Quadratic forms
Week-12 Matrix polynomials, Cayley-Hamilton theorem
Week-13, 14 Determination of characteristic roots and vectors
Review class

Weekly Schedule: Vector Calculus

Lecture No. Topics to be covered COs
Week-1 Differentiation and integration of vectors
Solving problems related to Differentiation and integration of vectors
Week-2
functions.
Week-3 Gradient of scalar functions. Divergence and curl of vector functions
Week-4 Physical significance of gradient, divergence and curl
Week-5 Solving problems related to gradient, divergence and curl
Week-6 Tangential Line integrals
Week-7 Solving problems related to Line integrals
Week-8,9 Normal surface integral, application related to surface integrals
Week-10 Volume integrals, application related to volume integrals
Week-11 Green’s theorem and solving problems related to this theorem
Gauss’s divergence theorem and Solving problems related to this
Week-12,13
theorem
Week-14 Stokes’ theorem and solving problems related to this theorem

Weekly schedule: For Series Solution

Week Topics COs
Week-1,2 Homogeneous linear differential equations, nature of singularity of
homogeneous linear differential equations
Week-3,4 Solution of homogeneous linear differential equations in series by
the method of Frobenius
Week-5 Class Test
Week-6,7 Solution of homogeneous linear differential equations in series by
the method of Frobenius
Week-8,9, 10 Legendre's polynomials and their properties
Week-11,12,13 Bessel's functions and their properties
Week-14 Review Class
Weekly Schedule: Laplace Transforms

Week Topics COs

Week-1 Introduction to Laplace transform CO1

Week-2 to 3 Elementary transformations and properties CO1
Week-4 to 6 Laplace transform of derivatives, unit step and periodic functions CO1
Week-7 Class Test
Special theorems of Laplace transform
Week-7 to 8 Inverse Laplace transform, Convolution theorem CO2
Week-9 to 10 Solution of differential equations by Laplace transforms CO3
Week-11 Class Test
Week-12 to 13 Evaluation of integrals by Laplace’s transforms. CO3
Week-14 Review Class

18. Important University Policies

 Rules and regulations for the undergraduate programmes:
https://www.buet.ac.bd/info/Academicinformation/RulesUndergradprogram

Course Outline Prepared by 13/08/2022

SAC
Course Outline Reviewed by 24/08/2022