6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Coordinator(s)
Dr Alina Donea (Clayton - Sem 1)
Dr John Head (Clayton - Sem 1)
Dr Simon Clarke (Clayton - Sem 2)
Dr Ooi Ean Hin (Malaysia Sem 1 and 2)
Unit guides
Synopsis
Advanced matrix algebra: mxn systems, linear independence, sparse matrices, introduction to second-order tensors. Further ordinary differential equations: systems of ODEs, variation of parameters; boundary-value problems. Fourier series: Euler formulae, convergence, half-range series, solution of ODEs, spectra. Further multivariable calculus: change of variables and chain rule, polar coordinates, line integrals; vector fields; del, divergence, curl and Laplacian; surface and volume integrals; Gauss and Stokes theorems. Partial differential equations: simple PDEs, Laplace, heat and wave equations, superposition, separation of variables, polar coordinates. Advanced numerical methods: solution of linear systems, numerical solution of ODEs and simple PDEs, accuracy, efficiency and stability; discrete Fourier transforms, introduction to PS and FE methods.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Use essential concepts related to mxn linear systems, including linear independence and basis, and demonstrate a broad appreciation of tensors
- Solve systems of simple ordinary differential equations, establish and use their eigenvalues, solve simple second-order boundary-value problems
- Represent a periodic function with a Fourier series, determine their convergence, calculate even and odd series, and apply these to solving simple periodic systems
- Perform change of variables for multivariable functions with the chain rule, use polar coordinates, represent 2D and 3D curves parametrically and solve line integrals on these curves
- Manipulate and evaluate double and triple integrals in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates
- Calculate the gradient, divergence and curl vector operations, and apply these in the evaluation of surface and volume integrals through the Gauss and Stokes theorems
- Solve elementary partial differential equations, apply boundary and initial conditions as appropriate, and use the method of separation of variables with the wave equation, heat equation and Laplace's equation
- Appreciate key issues related to the numerical solution of full and sparse linear systems
- Apply a range of suitable techniques for the numerical solution of ODEs, including using discrete Fourier transforms, PS and FE methods
- Use a range of suitable simple numerical techniques for the solution of PDEs and appreciate their advantages and disadvantages
- Use MATLAB and other appropriate software to assist in understanding these mathematical techniques
- Express and explain mathematical techniques and arguments clearly in words.
Assessment
Semester 1:
Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.
Semester 2:
Weekly assignments, quizzes or exercises: 40%
Examination (3 hours): 60%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.
Workload requirements
Four 1-hour lectures (or equivalent), one 2-hour practice class and 6 hours of private study per week
See also Unit timetable information
Chief examiner(s)
Prerequisites
ENG1005 or ENG1091 or equivalent