Master the fundamental mathematical principles critical for engineering success with our Comprehensive Engineering Mathematics course. This structured program builds your proficiency in complex numbers, matrices, trigonometry, and calculus—the essential mathematical toolkit for any engineer. Through practical examples and real-world applications, you'll develop the analytical skills necessary to solve engineering problems across various disciplines. The course progresses logically from algebraic concepts to advanced calculus techniques, ensuring a solid foundation for further engineering studies. By completion, you'll confidently apply these mathematical tools to model, analyze, and solve engineering challenges in your professional work or academic pursuits.
Basic Engineering Mathematics
This course is part of Mathematics for Engineering Specialization
Instructor: BITS Pilani Instructors Group
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Integrate trigonometric concepts to analyse and solve complex real-world engineering problems.
Critically evaluate and solve intricate systems of linear equations using matrix operations.
Synthesise the principles of differentiation and integration to develop and optimise engineering models.
Formulate and solve first-order and first-degree differential equations to effectively model a variety of engineering processes.
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There are 6 modules in this course
Explore real and complex number systems, operations in the Argand plane, and techniques for solving quadratic equations using factorization and formula methods.
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11 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin
Master matrix operations, types, inverse calculations, solving systems of equations, and determining matrix rank for engineering applications.
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12 videos4 readings5 assignments1 plugin
Develop proficiency in trigonometric relationships, identities, and practical applications in engineering problems.
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8 videos3 readings3 assignments1 plugin
Learn about functions, limits, continuity, differentiation techniques, and applications including optimization and the mean value theorem.
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17 videos2 readings4 assignments
Study integration methods, standard functions, properties, product rule, and applications to engineering problems.
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8 videos1 reading3 assignments
Understand differential equation types, order, degree, and solution methods for first-order equations including variable separable, homogeneous, and linear forms.
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7 videos2 readings3 assignments
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Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
thank you so much for the Basic mathematics course. very informative contents
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024
This is a good refresher for anyone who is starting with or brushing up basic math
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025
It's gain for basic things in deep way towards basic mathematics
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