Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302353 (v.2) Mathematics 162 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Double and triple integrals, using cartesian, polar, spherical and cylindrical polars. Introduction to Laplace transforms and its application to solution of differential equations. Fourier series and solution of partial differential equations. Vector calculus - gradient, divergence and curl operators. Line integrals. Green's theorem,. Surface integrals. Divergence theorem and Stoke's theorem. |
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Unit Outcomes: | To introduce engineering students to Vector Analysis (which in important in fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and any other field theory) and to Linear Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE's). |
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: | Zill DG and Cullen MR, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, PWS Publishing Company (1992) Thomas GB and Finney RL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, 9th Edition, Addison-Wesley (1992) |
Unit Texts: | Stewart, J. , 1999, Calculus, 4th Ed., New York, etc., Brook/Cole Publ. Comp. L.M. Gianini, 2002. Introduction to Linear Algebra, Department of Mathematics and Statistics. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Test: 40%, Examination: 60% |
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 1 | 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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