Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Designed for students with TEE Applicable Mathematics. Principles of mathematics. Introductory calculus. Differential calculus. Linear and matrix algebra I. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this subject students will have - Gained understanding of the way mathematics is expressed in written form and the importance of using basic logical arguments in the solution of problems. Dveloped an understanding of the basic principles of calculus and skillfully applied the basic techniques of differential calculus. Demonstrated basic skills in the algebra of matrices and vectors and in the use of calculators and understanding of their limitations. Demonstrated skills in the use of a symbolic mathematical package. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Stewart, J. (1999). Calculus,. 4th ed. California, Brookes and Cole. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final exam 60%, Module tests (4) 20%, Regular on-line Ttesting 20%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
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: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 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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