ENG1902

Engineering mathematics B

(ENG)

Dr S Siems (Caulfield and Clayton) and Dr A Carr (Gippsland)

4 points + 36 lectures and 11 tutorial/laboratory hours + Second semester, Caulfield + First/second semester, Clayton + Second semester, Gippsland + Second semester, Distance + Prerequisites: VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 or ENG1901 + Prohibitions: MAC1912, MAT1910, MAT1920, GAS1642

Synopsis: Fundamentals of matrix operations and properties, linear transformations and determinants. Limits, continuity and differentiability. Partial differentiation and geometric applications. Solution of second order linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients. Hyperbolic functions. Functions from algebraic, graphic and numeric perspectives. Numerical integration. Further methods and applications of integration. Improper integrals. Sequences and series. Use of computer algebra systems.

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