MAT2912

Mathematical methods with applications II (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: Dr Rosemary Mardling

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Linear algebra: solution of nxn linear systems, eigenvalue problems, ill-conditioning, iterative methods. Solution of nonlinear equations: bracketing and Newton methods; interpolation and least-squares curve fitting. Ordinary differential equations: revision of first-order and second-order constant coefficient DEs, initial and boundary-value problems, analytical and numerical approaches.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 70% + Tests and assignments: 30%

Contact Hours: 36 lectures and 11 support/practice classes

Prerequisites: ENG1902

Corequisites: ENG1603

Prohibitions: MAT2902