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Mathematics 041
Category
Mathematics
Mathematics
Type
Academic elective
Academic elective
Workload
5 of 5
3 of 5
Practical
Mostly theory
Mostly theory
What you study
Sets and functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, sequences, straight lines and conics, limits and derivatives, statistics, probability; Class 12 adds calculus, matrices, vectors, 3D geometry.
Numbers and quantification, sets, sequences, financial mathematics (interest, annuities, EMI), statistics, probability, basics of calculus, data interpretation.
Suits
Thinker, Organiser
Organiser, Thinker, Persuader
Draws on
Numerical, Logical reasoning
Numerical, Logical reasoning
Required for
Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.), Architecture (B.Arch), B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, B.Sc Computer Science, Data Science / AI degrees, Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Agriculture (B.Sc Agri), Commercial Pilot (CPL), Merchant Navy, NDA: Air Force and Navy wings, B.Com (Hons), BA Economics (Hons)
Often asked for
Cannot be taken with
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics