ENG1901

Engineering mathematics A

(ENG)

C Varsavsky (Caulfield), S Siems (Clayton) and A Carr (Gippsland)

4 points + 39 lectures and 12 tutorial/laboratory hours + First/second semester: Caulfield/Clayton + First semester: Gippsland + First/second semester: Distance + Prerequisite: VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 + Prohibition: MAC1901 or GAS1641 + Students who have obtained less than a grade average of B+ in CATs 2 and 3 of VCE Specialist Mathematics are strongly encouraged to take ENG1901

Synopsis: Solution of systems of linear equations. Polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Complex numbers. Differentiation and applications. Integration and applications. Introduction to differential equations. Vectors in two and three dimensions. Use of computer algebra systems.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Assignments and tests: 30%