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Mathematics 041
Category
Mathematics
Mathematics
Type
Academic elective
Academic elective
Workload
3 of 5
5 of 5
Practical
Mostly theory
Mostly theory
What you study
Numbers and quantification, sets, sequences, financial mathematics (interest, annuities, EMI), statistics, probability, basics of calculus, data interpretation.
Sets and functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, sequences, straight lines and conics, limits and derivatives, statistics, probability; Class 12 adds calculus, matrices, vectors, 3D geometry.
Suits
Organiser, Thinker, Persuader
Thinker, Organiser
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
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics