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8039 (v.6) Mathematics 274


 

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):

4585 (v.2) Mathematics 182 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Multiple integrals, scalar and vector fields. Vector differential calculus. Gradient, divergence and curl. Line integral, surface integral. Theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On the successful completion of this unit surveying students will have acquired a fundamental knowledge of Vector Analysis (important for gravitational fields and any other field theory) and strengthened their analytical problem-solving skills.

Unit Texts:

Stewart, J. ,1999. Calculus, 4th Ed., New York, etc., Brook/Cole Publ. Comp.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20 %, Test: 30 %, Examination: 50 %

Field of Education:

 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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