SPSC · Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

Pure Mathematics

Three sections with published marks — modern algebra (40), calculus and analytic geometry (40), complex variables (20).

SPSC

Subject code 15

100

Marks

14

Readings

2

Min read

SectionContentMarks
Section AModern Algebra40
Section BCalculus & Analytic Geometry40
Section CComplex Variables20

Section A — Modern Algebra (40 marks)

  • Group, subgroups, Lagrange's theorem, cyclic groups, normal subgroups, quotient groups. Fundamental theorem of homomorphism. Isomorphism theorems of groups, inner automorphisms. Conjugate elements, conjugate subgroups. Commutator subgroups.
  • Ring, subrings, integral domains, quotient fields, isomorphism theorems, field extension and finite fields.
  • Vector spaces, linear independence, bases, dimension of a finitely generated space. Linear transformations, matrices and their algebra. Reduction of matrices to their echelon form. Rank and nullity of a linear transformation.
  • Solution of a system of homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations. Properties of determinants.

Section B — Calculus & Analytic Geometry (40 marks)

  • Real numbers. Limits. Continuity. Differentiability. Indefinite integration. Mean value theorems. Taylor's theorem. Indeterminate forms. Asymptotes. Curve tracing. Definite integrals. Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives. Maxima and minima. Jacobians. Double and triple integration (techniques only). Applications of Beta and Gamma functions. Areas and volumes. Riemann-Stieltjes integral. Improper integrals and their conditions of existence. Implicit function theorem.
  • Conic sections in Cartesian coordinates. Plane polar coordinates and their use to represent the straight line and conic sections. Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates in three dimensions. The plane, the sphere, the ellipsoid, the paraboloid and the hyperboloid in Cartesian and spherical polar coordinates.

Section C — Complex Variables (20 marks)

Function of a complex variable; De Moivre's theorem and its applications. Analytic functions, Cauchy's theorem. Cauchy's integral formula, Taylor's and Laurent's series. Singularities. Cauchy residue theorem and contour integration. Fourier series and Fourier transforms.

Recommended reading

14 titles
TitleAuthor
Advanced CalculusKaplan, W.
Analytic Function Theory, Vol. 1Hille, E.
CalculusAnton H., Biven I and Davis, S.
Complex AnalysisGoodstein G. R. G.
Complex VariablesMurray R. Spiegel
Calculus with Analytic GeometryYusuf, S. M.
Calculus and Analytic GeometryZia ul Haq
Elements of Complex AnalysisPennisi, L. L.
Theory of GroupsMajeed, A.
Mathematical MethodsYusuf, S. M.
Mathematical TechniquesKaramat H. Dar
Mathematical AnalysisApostol, T. M.
The Theory of GroupsMacdonald, I. N.
Topics in AlgebraHerstein, I. N.

Others in Group II

You may take one subject from this group, so these are alternatives to Pure Mathematics, not companions to it.