MAT2920

Engineering mathematics IV

J C Lattanzio

3 points
* 26 lectures and 12 consultation and practical class hours
* First/second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: MAT1920 or ENG1603

Objectives Students completing this subject will be expected to understand a range of techniques that can be used to determine analytical solutions of differential equations, including a basic understanding of Laplace transform theory; understand and be able to use the Fourier series for periodic functions and be able to apply these to partial differential equations.

Synopsis This subject will cover a variety of methods for the solution of differential equations, extending the techniques covered in the prerequisite first-year subjects; topics covered include determining general solutions of certain types of linear second and higher-order ordinary differential equations, including by reduction of order, variation of parameters, power-series and Frobenius methods; Laplace transforms are introduced and used to solve ordinary differential equations; Fourier series are introduced and applied to the solution of partial differential equations by the method of separation of variables.

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 90%
* Assignments: 10%

Prescribed texts

Kreyszig E Advanced engineering mathematics 7th edn, Wiley, 1993