MA3151 Matrices and Calculus Syllabus - Anna University
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MA3151 MATRICES AND CALCULUS
L T P C: 3 1 0 4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- To develop the use of matrix algebra techniques that are needed by engineers for practical applications.
- To familiarize the students with differential calculus.
- To familiarize the student with functions of several variables. This is needed in many branches of engineering.
- To make the students understand various techniques of integration.
- To acquaint the student with mathematical tools needed in evaluating multiple integrals and their applications.
UNIT I MATRICES 9 +
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors of a real matrix - Characteristic equation - Properties of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Cayley - Hamilton theorem - Diagonalization of matrices by orthogonal transformation - Reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form by orthogonal transformation - Nature of quadratic forms - Applications: Stretching of an elastic membrane.
UNIT II DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS 9 +
Representation of functions - Limit of a function - Continuity - Derivatives - Differentiation rules (sum, product, quotient, chain rules) - Implicit differentiation - Logarithmic differentiation - Applications: Maxima and Minima of functions of one variable.
UNIT III FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES 9 +
Partial differentiation - Homogeneous functions and Euler's theorem - Total derivative - Change of variables - Jacobians - Partial differentiation of implicit functions - Taylor's series for functions of two variables - Applications: Maxima and minima of functions of two variables and Lagrange's method of undetermined multipliers.
UNIT IV INTEGRAL CALCULUS 9 +
Definite and Indefinite integrals - Substitution rule - Techniques of Integration: Integration by parts, Trigonometric integrals, Trigonometric substitutions, Integration of rational functions by partial fraction, Integration of irrational functions - Improper integrals - Applications: Hydrostatic force and pressure, moments and centres of mass.
UNIT V MULTIPLE INTEGRALS 9 +
Double integrals - Change of order of integration - Double integrals in polar coordinates - Area enclosed by plane curves - Triple integrals - Volume of solids - Change of variables in double and triple integrals - Applications: Moments and centres of mass, moment of inertia.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the students will be able to
- CO1:Use the matrix algebra methods for solving practical problems.
- CO2:Apply differential calculus tools in solving various application problems.
- CO3:Able to use differential calculus ideas on several variable functions.
- CO4:Apply different methods of integration in solving practical problems.
- CO5:Apply multiple integral ideas in solving areas, volumes and other practical problems.
TEXT BOOKS :
- Kreyszig.E, "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", John Wiley and Sons, 10th Edition, New Delhi, 2016.
- Grewal.B.S., "Higher Engineering Mathematics", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 44th Edition , 2018.
- James Stewart, " Calculus: Early Transcendentals", Cengage Learning, 8th Edition, New Delhi, 2015. [For Units II & IV - Sections 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7 (Tangents problems only), 2.8, 3.1 to 3.6, 3.11, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1 (Area problems only), 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 (excluding net change theorem), 5.5, 7.1 - 7.4 and 7.8 ].
REFERENCES:
- Anton. H, Bivens. I and Davis. S, "Calculus", Wiley, 10th Edition, 2016
- Bali. N., Goyal. M. and Watkins. C., "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", Firewall Media (An imprint of Lakshmi Publications Pvt., Ltd.,), New Delhi, 7th Edition, 2009.
- Jain . R.K. and Iyengar. S.R.K., "Advanced Engineering Mathematics", Narosa Publications, New Delhi, 5th Edition, 2016.
- Narayanan. S. and Manicavachagom Pillai. T. K., "Calculus" Volume I and II, S. Viswanathan Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, 2009.
- Ramana. B.V., "Higher Engineering Mathematics", McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2016.
- Srimantha Pal and Bhunia. S.C, "Engineering Mathematics" Oxford University Press, 2015.
- Thomas. G. B., Hass. J, and Weir. M.D, "Thomas Calculus", 14th Edition, Pearson India, 2018.
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