Mathematical methods
G Coldicutt (Caulfield) and R Farmer (Peninsula)
4 points * 26 lecture hours * First semester * Caulfield/Peninsula
Objectives A basic understanding of the concepts and principles of differential and integral calculus and how to apply these principles to a variety of problems.
Synopsis Pre-calculus: graph sketching using intercepts, symmetry and asymptotes. Limiting values. Differentiation: derivative of polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential and natural log functions. Product, quotient and chain rules. Applications. Integration: integral of polynomials, trigonometric functions, exponential functions and functions giving natural log expressions. Definite integrals. Applications. Differential equations: solution of first-order differential equations by direct integration, separation of variables and the integrating factor method. Applications.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 70% *Assignments: 30%
Prescribed texts
Adlem R G W TEC2221 (Mathematical methods) notes Monash U, 1996
Recommended texts
Burghes D N and Wood A D Mathematical models in the social, management and life sciences Wiley, 1984
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