Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302352 (v.2) Mathematics 161 or any previous version
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302355 (v.2) Mathematics 163 or any previous version
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302389 (v.1) Mathematics 165 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Complex numbers. Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives. Vector functions and space curves. Gradient and directional derivatives. Maxima and minima. Lagrange multipliers. Ordinary, first and second order differential equations and modelling. Numerical solution of using Euler and Runge-Kutta methods. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications. Systems of first order differential equations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have basic skills in the algebra of matrices and vector spaces; Basic skills in the analytical solution of ordinary differential equations and understanding of their uses in real applications; Numericalskills in approximating solutions of ordinary differential equations. |
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: | Kreyszig, E. 1993 Engineering Mathematics, 7th Edition, Wiley Publications. The Student Edition of Matlab, Version 4 User's Guide, published by Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Stewart, James. 1999 Calculus, Fourth edition, published by Brooks/Cole. Giannini, L.M. 1997, Introduction to Linear Algebra for Engineers and Scientists, Third edition Curtin Publication. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | 1 Mid-Semester Test worth 20%, 3 Assignments worth 15%, Final Exam (2-hour) worth 65% |
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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