MLACW (now mLAC) is an institution of excellence located strategically in the vicinity of national institutes of repute, such as Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Raman Research Institute and Central Power Research Institute.

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About

Department of Mathematics
 

Our Mission

  • To develop interest in mathematics. 
  • To have a thorough understanding of the mathematical concepts.
  • Then to apply them practically using FOSS tools.
  • To score well in their university examinations which enable them to pursue their higher studies. 

Our Vision

  • Large number of students should volunteer to opt for learning mathematics at higher level.
  • To introduce ADD ON course to support mathematical lab using FOSS tools.
  • To motivate students for higher education and research culture in mathematics.
  • To introduce PG and research.
  • To introduce project work, internship in consultation with leading industries

Department of Mathematics

 History of the Department

  • Mathematics Department was established in 1975 by Prof. Srirangamma.
  • Prof. J. V. Sandhya joined the department in July 1977 and was the HOD from 1977 to January 2009.
  • Prof. R. Chayadevi joined the department in August 1977 and was the HOD from Feb 2009 to Oct 2015.
  • Dr. Nanda Kulkarni is the present Head of the Department.

Key milestones of the department

  • Introduction of practical in Mathematics using FOSS tools for the students pursuing UG course in the  year 2014 for better understanding of mathematical concepts and developing soft skills for designing and developing programs.
  • From 2016 – Is participant under DBT funded star status.
  • In the year 2016-17 20 (out of 70) students joined M.Sc in Mathematics at Bangalore University.
  • In the year 2017-2018 14 (out of 76) students joined M.Sc in Mathematics at Bangalore University.
  • In the year 2017-2018 Introduction of R- software for doing statistical calculations and Geogebra for visualisation of mathematics concepts.
  • In the year 2018-2019, first autonomous batch of students graduated with 17(out of 67) students joining M.Sc in Mathematics at Bangalore University and various autonomous colleges.

Best practices

  • Students are motivated to pursue higher education in Mathematics
  • Prizes are given as a token of appreciation for cent % attendance in each semester.
  • Textbooks are given as a token of appreciation for students securing cent % marks in each semester.
  • All the students are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate competitions.
  • The faculty of the department is in the practice of reading a book on mathematics/mathematicians every academic year other than the prescribed syllabus.

Futures Plans

  • Introduction of  M.Sc. course and research center in Mathematics.
  • To get major and minor projects funded by UGC or other organization.
  • To organize National level seminar/workshop/conferences.
  • Conduct summer classes for school students to bring about awareness of mathematical software.
  • To focus on students personality development and  extracurricular activities to make them employable.

Industrial Visit

 Industrial Visit to TIFR for a talk on Women Scientists by Leon Jakthajan on 10th January 2017.

Achievements- Students

  • Rajashree.S-IV rank ,Second rank for mathematics in 2009.
  • Devareddy Sandhya secured I rank in B.Sc course Mathematics for three years and gold medal from Bangalore University in 2010.
  • Shreti Garg secured I rank in B.Sc course Mathematics for three years and gold medal from Bangalore University in 2016.
  • Sahana K S secured I rank in B.Sc course Mathematics for three years and gold medal from Bangalore University in 2017.

Events conducted by the department

1) A guest lecture was organized on 6th September 2016 which was on " Local and global analysis of differential equations" given by Achala. L. Nargund (Head of research centre at M.E.S, Bangalore).

2) A Webinar on "Python for Mathematicians" was conducted by the Mathematics department of mLAC on 7th May 2020 for all BSc students. The talk was given by Mr. Nitin Kumar, BOS member and also SAP Senior Technical Consultant.

3) The Department of Mathematics conducted a webinar on “Differential Equations and Real World Problems” on May 9th 2020 for all BSc students. The talk was given by Prof. Achala L. Nargund, Head and coordinator of P.G. department and Research Centre in Applied Mathematics, M.E.S. College.

4) The Department of Mathematics conducted a webinar on “Applications Of Graph Theory” on May 15th 2020 for all BSc students. The talk was given by Dr. K.N Meera, Assistant Professor Mathematics, Amrita School of Engineering.

5) Department of mathematics organized a webinar on “Mathematical Modelling and System of Differential Equations” and talk given by Prof.Achala L. Nargund, Head and coordinator, PG department of Mathematics, M.E.S.college of Arts, Commerce and Science, on 3rd May 2021.

6) Department of mathematics organized a webinar on “Application of mathematics to a global scale” and talk given by Prashanth Raghu, Senior software engineer in Inmobi technology on 28th June 2021.

7) The department of Mathematics participated in Samagatha 2021 and conducted Interclass competition – Crossword held on 12th November 2021 from 8.30am to 10.30am at K N V Sastry Auditorium.

8) The department of Mathematics, as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration of college, organized a seminar to all the B.Sc. Students on “Job Opportunities for Mathematics Students” on 18th November 2021 from 10am – 12noon at K N V Satsry Auditorium. The talk was given by Shri. R. Venugopal, Scientific Assistant, India Meterological Department, Bengaluru.

9) The department of Mathematics, as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration of college, celebrated Fibonacci Day on 23rd November 2021 by organizing a talk and competition to degree students from 10am – 12.30pm at K N V Sastry Auditorium.

10) The department of Mathematics, as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration of college, organized a seminar series: Journey with Mathematics to all the B.Sc. Students on “Mathematical Application of Geospatial technology” on 21st July 2022 from 9am – 10am at K N V Satsry Auditorium. The talk was given by Venugopal T V ,CEO, Bharatha Bhoomi

11) The department of Mathematics, as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration of college, organized a seminar series: Journey with Mathematics to all the B.Sc. Students on “Mathematical Application of Geospatial technology” on 22nd July 2022 from 9am –  10am at K N V Satsry Auditorium. The talk was given by Narayani R Shankar, Research Scholar, Department of Mathematics, NITTE Meenakshi.

12) The department of Mathematics, as a part of Golden Jubilee celebration of college, organized a seminar series: Journey with Mathematics to all the B.Sc. Students on “Mathematics behind Meteorology” on 23rd July 2022 from 9am – 10am at K N V Satsry Auditorium. The talk was given by Venugopal R Meteorology – A, India Meteorological Department, Bengaluru

 

Syllabus

Title Year Download
BSc.PCM (2016-2019) 01 Jun, 2016 Download
Mathematics NEP Syllabus 06 Jan, 2024 Download
Bsc PMCs (2019-2021) 03 Jul, 2019 Download
Bsc PCM (2019-2021) 03 Jul, 2019 Download

Course Outcome

 

Theory

I Sem MAT.T1-1

CO1.1 Row reduced echelon form, normal form is introduced to help in solving the system of equations using matrix method supplemented with free mathematical software. The mathematical software helps the students in completing the projects/real world problem with ease.

CO1.2 The continuation of the chapter Differential calculus I from II PUC level, helps them to learn the differentiation at higher orders and the partial derivatives which help them to learn the basics concepts of higher mathematics.

CO1.3 The continuation of calculus to continuity, discontinuity, related topics through the mean value theorems their proofs, examples and verifying the same through the mathematical software like maxima and Scilab as a practical component. The introduction of Taylor’s series and Maclurin’s series completes the chapter.

C01.4 Introduction to Number theory gives us an experience of fun with numbers, their importance and rich heritage apart from a thorough understanding of the basic tools of pure mathematics that is groups introduced in the II Semester.

II Sem MAT.T2-2

CO2.1 Introduction to the polar co-ordinates, helping them to look at the polar tangents, related things, helpful in tracing the curves. Visualizing the curves, and exploring the nature area, volume. etc. through the mathematical software is a matter of hands-on session to the students creating a research culture, which is a necessary in today’s world.

CO2.2 The continuation of Integral calculus from II PUC level helps them to apply the awesome reduction formulae and enjoy the rate at which the example gets reduced so instantly. Visualizing the curves, and exploring the nature area, volume, etc. through the mathematical software is a matter of hands-on session to the students creating a research culture, which is a necessary in today’s world.

CO2.3 Sequence of real numbers is an important concept in pure mathematics wherein they come across various types of sequences, their nature in different contexts, various theorems to help in discussing their nature. Later, this helps the students in learning the chapter series, of equal importance in pure mathematics.

CO2.4 The continuation of Differential equations from II PUC, intentionally introduced to like, learn, enjoy solving the types of first order differential equations, understand them by plotting graphs in mathematical software, termed as FOSS tools. The above chapter helps them in projects in mathematical biology and interpreting the real-world problem in interdisciplinary areas

III Sem MAT.T3-3

CO3.1 Group theory involves basic concepts of abstract mathematics and related concepts, a must for students inclined towards pure mathematics.

CO3.2 After the ode of first order in the previous semester , the third semester syllabus has higher order differential equations specially of order 2 and 3 to find the solutions in various types and explore the vastness of differential equations. To conclude, the simultaneous differential equations and their solutions, followed by total and simultaneous differential equations and their solutions.

CO3.3 Series of real numbers involves finding of the nature of series by various methods through several theorems and most fascinating summation of different series.

CO3.4 Introduction to basics of statistics. The interpretation of statistical data is studied through the concepts of correlation and regression. The above is also available as a lab component under the FOSS tool R – programming.

IV Sem MAT.T4-4

CO4.1 Group theory incorporates, the further topics like order of an elements involved in understanding cyclic groups, theorems, variety of examples to understand the above said abstract concepts.

CO4.2 Analysing the curves, limits of integration through the sketches of the different curves to solve double and triple integration. They have their applications in finding the area, surface area and volume. The visualization of the above in mathematical software is commendable.

CO4.3 Integral theorems helps in connecting line integrals, surface integrals and volume integrals. Has wide applications in engineering mathematics.

CO4.4 Discrete and Continuation distributions are introduced to solve some simple problems. Students develop critical computing knowledge with statistics which helps them in taking up projects an internship in data analysis. The above is also available as a lab component under the FOSS tool R – programming.

V Sem MAT.T5-5

CO5.1 The definition of the algebraic structure ring, examples, theorems and concepts related to the same are studied. The above are vital concepts in abstract algebra have wide applications in various fields of science. The lab component in the above is an appreciable approach.

CO5.2 Introduction to different types of PDE, general form (Clairaut’s equation). Solutions of Heat and wave equation and verifying the same with soft wares is a part of the lab component.

CO5.3 Improper integral throws light on beta and gamma functions which are very special, simple, easy to learn and apply while integrating a certain set of integrals. These integrals are also involved in Laplace transforms, which is a part of their syllabus for next sem. Also helps students to score better amidst the topic in pure mathematics.

V Sem MAT.T6-5

CO6.1 Differential calculus for scalar and vector fields helps in understanding the mathematical physics and hence an interdisciplinary approach trend is set for the students.

CO6.2 Fourier series and transforms helps us in understanding that the given function can be expressed as a sum of sine and cosine functions or one of them in a given interval. The plotting of the same and visualizing the graph in different angles is a practical component. Its applications are left to the students for topics of project. The Fourier transform are also a part of the conclusion of the chapter.

CO6.3 Mathematical modelling is introduced to highlight interdisciplinary approach to solve real world problem and interpret the same using mathematical software and promote research culture in students.

VI Sem MAT.T7-6

CO7.1 The topic linear algebra has concepts of vector spaces, properties, examples, theorems, transformation, different types, examples, changing the transformation into matrices and vice versa. The same can be visualizes using the software maple (trial version). The above has applications in image processing.

CO7.2 Numerical methods involves forward differences, finite differences, interpolation, numerical differentiation, and integration. For certain examples where integration is not possible, numerical integrations are made use of in obtaining approximation solutions.

CO7.3 The numerical solutions of algebraic, transcendental and non - linear PDE by various methods and program for the same helps the students to do projects and motivates the young mind to the research culture and higher studies.

VI Sem MAT.T8-6

CO8.1 The harmonic function and the transformation, help in solving a lot of problems in engineering mathematics and projects. The above also form a part of the lab component.

CO8.2 Mathematical methods involves the definition, properties, problems, and related concepts. Its application in solving differential equations of first order and second order involving is a part of the lab component.

 

 

Practical

I Sem MAT.P1-1

  • Introducing the free open source soft-wares namely SCILAB and MAXIMA.
  • To execute program using scilab for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the  problems involving matrices under the chapter algebra.

          The above helps the students to use the software while solving real world problem.

  • To execute program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the  problems under the chapter differential calculus.

II Sem MAT.P2-2

  • Executing program using scilab to visualize the various cartesian and polar curves and their properties.
  • Executing program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter sequences, differential calculus and differential equations.

III Sem MAT.P3-3

  • Introducing the free open source software R and R studio.
  • Executing program using scilab for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter group theory.
  • Executing program to verify the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter series and differential calculus using maxima.
  • Executing R programming for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under Statistics.

IV Sem MAT.P4-4

  • Executing program using scilab for problems under the chapter group theory.
  • Executing program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter multiple integrals and integral theorem.
  • Executing R programming for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under Statistics.

V Sem MAT.P5-5

  • Executing program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter rings & fields and partial differential equations.

V Sem MAT.P6-5

  • Demonstration of differential calculus of scalar & vector fields and Fourier series and transformations using free software maxima.

VI Sem MAT.P7-6

  • Solving algebraic and transcendental equations through the mathematical software scilab.
  • Executing program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under the chapter linear algebra.

VI Sem MAT.P8-6

  • Executing program using maxima for verifying the solutions worked out manually for the problems under complex analysis and mathematical modelling.

 

 

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Our Faculty

Dr. Nanda Kulkarni

Head of Department

Lakshmi B N

Assistant Professor

Ranjitha D J

Assistant Professor

Shylaja G

Assistant Professor

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Assistant Professor

Radhika D

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