MAT1811

Mathematics I-D

E Chu

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 - Prohibitions: GAS1613, MAT1010, MAT1050, MAT1055, MAT1841, MAT1910, MTH1020

Objectives On the completion of this subject, students will understand matrix algebra and its uses, especially in solving systems of linear equations; improve skills in dealing with functions and learn of new functions; extend the range of skills required to calculate derivatives and expand the scope of applications in differential calculus; comprehend the notion of integral as area, develop skills required to calculate integrals and use integrals in applications; use computer algebra packages to help solve problems in calculus and linear algebra.

Synopsis Matrices and linear algebra. Elementary functions. Derivatives and applications. Integration, applications and techniques. Use of a computer algebra package.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70% - Assignments/tutorials and tests: 30%

Prescribed texts

Stewart J Calculus 3rd edn, Brooks-Cole, 1995 (packaged together with Heuvers, K and others Linear algebra for calculus Brooks-Cole, 1991)

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