12166 (v.2) Mathematics 134

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Area:	Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Applications of differential calculus. Integral calculus - indefinite and definite integration, Simpson's rule, areas, applications. Vectors - basic ideas, component form, equation of a line, scalar product, applications. Use of computer software and/or graphics calculators.
Unit Outcomes:	Based on knowledge obtained during the Mathematics 133 course, students will study some practical applications of differential and integral calculus. Successful completion of this course will mean that students will have obtained a good understanding of the basics of Calculus so that further first-year tertiary studies in Calculus can be pursued.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Any Basic Calculus and Trigonometry textbook.
Unit Texts:	Sadler, A.J. 1997. Introductory Calculus, 2nd edition. Sadler Family Trust. Sadler, A.J. 1993. Geometry and Trigonometry. Sadler Family Trust.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Worksheets 20%, Online Tests 10%, Final test 70%
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y