MAT2912

Mathematical methods with applications II ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Cristina Varsavsky

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (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; Fourier series: periodic functions and trigonometric series, Euler formulae, even and odd functions, half range expansions; Partial differential equations: separation of variables for the heat, wave and Laplace equations.

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

Contact Hours: 36 lectures and 11 practice classes

Prerequisites: ENG1902

Corequisites: ENG1603

Prohibitions: MAT2902, MAT2920, MAT2930 or MAC2912