MTH1035 - Techniques for modelling (advanced) - 2017

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Science

Organisational Unit

School of Mathematical Sciences

Coordinator(s)

Dr Andy Hammerlindl

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2017 (Day)

Synopsis

Solution of systems of linear equations using Gaussian elimination; matrices and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; introduction to vectors; parametric curves; methods of integration - substitutions and integration by parts; solution of first-order ordinary differential equations - separable, use of integrating factor; solution of second-order linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients and applications; Sequences and series, Taylor series and series convergence, the remainder term.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic concepts of linear algebra, and recognise and manipulate elements of vector spaces;
  2. Formulate and solve equations involving vectors and matrices, including for three-dimensional geometry;
  3. Identify and evaluate improper integrals;
  4. Solve simple first and second order differential equations, and formulate them for applications to physical systems;
  5. Compute Taylor series expansions, with remainder, for functions of one variable;
  6. Apply Taylor series and l'Hopital's rule to compute limits;
  7. Understand and compute the convergence properties of infinite series;
  8. Provide written reports that contain complete mathematical arguments;
  9. Understand the concept of mathematical proof and the difference between proof by construction and proof by induction;
  10. Prove elementary theorems by induction and by construction.

Assessment

Final examination (3 hours): 65%

Assignments and tests: 30%

Participation in support classes: 5%

Workload requirements

Three 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour workshop and one 2-hour support class per week.

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Chief examiner(s)

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Prerequisites

VCE Specialist Mathematics with an ATAR/ENTER score of 95 or above; a VCE study score of 35 or above in Specialist Mathematics; a High Distinction in MTH1020; or by approval of the Head of School of Mathematical Sciences. In order to enrol in this unit students will need to apply via the Science Student Services office.

Prohibitions

ENG1005, ENG1091, MTH1030