MAT1050

Mathematical methods I

R Sandler

6 points
* Three 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial
* First, second, summer semester (Clayton)
* Second semester (Caulfield)
* Prerequisites: At levels 3 and 4, VCE Mathematical Methods
* Prohibitions: CSC1080, GAS1611, GAS1613, MAT1010, MAT1420, MAT1430, MAT1811, MAT1841, MAT1910

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to understand matrix algebra and its uses, especially in solving systems of linear equations and in finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors; calculate vector products, etc; improve skills in dealing with functions and learn of new functions; extend the range of skills required to calculate derivatives; expand the scope of applications in differential calculus; comprehend the notion of integral as area; develop skills required to calculate integrals; use integrals in applications; use computer algebra packages to help solve problems in calculus and linear algebra.

Synopsis Vector algebra and geometry. Matrices and linear algebra. Elementary functions. Derivatives and applications. Integration, applications and techniques. Use of the computer algebra package DERIVE.

Assessment Examinations: 70%
* Assignments: 30%

Prescribed texts

Stewart J Calculus 3rd edn, Brooks Cole, 1995 (packaged together with Heuvers K and others Linear algebra for calculus Brooks Cole, 1991)

Recommended texts

Arianrhod R J and Norton P N An introduction to using the DERIVE package Monash U, 1995