MTH2111

Mathematical Structures (6 points)

(SCI)

Leader: Dr Tom Hall

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Number systems (natural, rational, real and complex numbers); algebraic structures (groups, rings and fields); countability; functions, graphs, limits; differentiation and integration theory; fundamental theorem of calculus; infinite sequences and series; contraction mapping theorem and Newton's iteration methods; uniform convergence and power series; fundamental theorem of algebra.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 80% + Assignments: 20%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week

Prerequisites: MTH1020 or MAT1055 or MTH1110 or equivalent

Prohibitions: MAT2051, GAS2611 or MTH3111