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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Worksheets 20%, Online Tests 10%, Final test 70% |
Field of Education: | 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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