7062 (v.6) Mathematics 101
| Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Techniques and applications of differential and integral calculus. Graph sketching, maxima and minima and differentials. Sequences and series. Taylor's Theorem. Numerical root finding algorithms and numerical integration. Parametrised curves. Vectors and matrix algebra. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Developed an understanding of the way mathematics is expressed in written form, gained an understanding of the importance of using basic logical arguments in the solution of problems and skillfully applied the basic techniques of differential and integral calculus. Demonstrated basic skills in the algebra of matrices and vectors. Demonstrated skills in the use of calculators and gained understanding of their limitations. Demonstrated skills in the use of a symbolic mathematical package. |
| 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: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Stewart, 1999. Calculus, 4th Edition, Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Online Tests 15%, Special Precalculus Tests 10%, Tutorial Presentation 10%, Tutorial Attendance 5%, End-of-semester Examination 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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