Mathematics IIM
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Description
This course extends the concepts and techniques of calculus and linear algebra which were introduced in Mathematics IA and Mathematics IMA, emphasising their inter-relationships and applications to the sciences and financial areas and continues to develop problem solving skills in mathematics.
Objective
To extend the concepts and techniques of calculus and linear algebra which were introduced in Mathematics IM. This subject, emphasising their inter-relationships and applications to the sciences and financial areas and continues to develop student's problem solving skills in mathematics.
Content
Topics covered are: Calculus: Applications of the derivative; functions of two variables; Taylor series; differential equations, techniques of integration. Algebra: The real vector space, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations and applications of linear algebra.
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| Year |
Semester |
Level |
Units |
| 2012 |
S,1,2 |
1 |
3 |
Delivery
65 hours lectures, tutorials and computer practicals
Assessment
3 hour exam, small percentage for assignments, tests
Graduate attributes
Linkage past
Prerequisite is a Pass in Maths IA.
Linkage present
This course continues to lay the foundations for all studies in mathematics, engineering, computer science, statistics, the physical sciences and finance.
Linkage future
This course or the alternative MATHS 1011
Mathematics IA and MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB, is a prerequisite for
all Level II mathematics, statistics and physics subjects.
Restrictions
Cannot be counted with 1012 Mathematics IB.
Recommended text
Calculus 5th Ed, Stewart, J. (Brooks Cole), OR
Calculus: Single and Multivariable 3rd or 4th Ed,
Hughes-Halett et al (John Wiley)
AND
Linear Algebra and its Applications 3rd Ed Lay, D. (Addison
Wesley Longman), OR
Elementary Linear Algebra Applications 8th Ed, Anton,
H. & Rorres, C. (John Wiley 1994).
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