MTH1020

Analysis of Change (6 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Dr Cristina Varsavsky

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

Synopsis: Properties of real and complex numbers; algebraic functions and common transcendental functions; modelling change using elementary functions; limits and continuity; rate of change, derivatives, local and global extrema; sums and integrals, anti-derivatives, area and volume; real-life examples on the analysis of change.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 60% + Assignments, tests, projects and computer laboratory reports: 40%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour problem class per week and one 2-hour computer laboratory per fortnight

Prerequisites: MTH1010 or VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 (with an average grade of C or above in the written examination components)

Prohibitions: GAS1613, MAT1010, MAT1050, MAT1055 or MAT1811