| Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Mathematics, Physics & Computing |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Mathematical concepts and processes provide powerful descriptive and investigative tools for science, engineering, business and other fields. In particular, the techniques of calculus, matrices, vectors and complex numbers are fundamental for modelling and analysis in a wide range of applications. This course provides opportunity for students to advance their mastery of these topics, and explore their applications in many contexts.
It is assumed that students entering this course have up-to-date Qld Maths B competencies, that is, well-established algebra, function, graphing and trigonometry competencies, and introductory level skills in matrices, vectors and calculus. This course advances conceptual and technical competencies in these fields by investigating limits, continuity, inverse functions, compositions, rational functions and implicit functions. Calculus concepts, differentiation and integration are advanced and used in problem-solving applications. Vector algebra is extended and applied to the description of lines and planes in space. Matrix algebra is extended to determinants, and used for modelling and to solve systems of linear equations in a range of settings. Euler notation is used to represent complex numbers and functions.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Examine and apply mathematical techniques and skills to solve problems essential to further study in mathematics, applied mathematics and engineering
- Interpret and solve a range of authentic problems involving mathematical concepts relevant to this course
- Effectively communicate mathematical concepts and arguments using appropriate notation
- Use computational aids for graphing, matrix manipulation, concept development and problem solving in algebra and calculus
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mathematical writing and communication. | 10.00 |
| 2. | The library of common types of functions of one variable and their graphs; function concepts, and their applications. | 20.00 |
| 3. | Calculus: techniques of differentiation, higher derivatives and their applications; definite, indefinite and improper integrals, integration techniques; applications of calculus to engineering and science. | 30.00 |
| 4. | Vector algebra and cross product, and application to describing lines and planes in space. | 15.00 |
| 5. | Matrix algebra, inverse and determinants; applications to solving systems of linear equations in engineering and other contexts. | 15.00 |
| 6. | Complex number applications, Euler form and complex functions. | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | No | 10 | 1 |
| Problem Solving 1 | No | 30 | 1,2,3 |
| Problem Solving 2 | No | 30 | 1,2,3 |
| Problem Solving 3 | No | 30 | 1,2,3,4 |