Course Overview

The course is designed for the first year students of Urban and Rural Planning Discipline. Students of this course are expected to learn the application of mathematics in Urban and Rural Planning. This course has been designed to develop the analytical skill of the students to analyse and interpret data in the later stage of their degree programme.

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to build students knowledge, understanding and expertise in a range of mathematical methods, learn to use mathematical reasoning in the planning context and develop students’ ability to apply mathematical knowledge in problem-solving situations. 

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

At the end of the course the students will be able to-

·       Comprehend the basics of permutation and combination and binomial theorem;

·       Demonstrate the application of mathematical modeling in urban and rural planning;

·       Reveal the application of matrix, vector, logarithmic and exponential functions in urban and rural planning;