Mathematical Methods (577.8)

Availability

• UC - Canberra, Bruce

  Year	Teaching Period	Convener		Mode of Delivery
  2020	Semester 1	DR   Judith   ASCIONE	(Ph: +61 2 62012044 )	ON-CAMPUS
  2020	Semester 2	DR   Judith   ASCIONE	(Ph: +61 2 62012044 )	ON-CAMPUS

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• Semester 2, 2020, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (195673) - View
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• Semester 2, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (185436) - View
• Winter Term, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (185636) - View
• Semester 1, 2019, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (185084) - View
• Semester 2, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (181420) - View
• Winter Term, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (181436) - View
• Semester 1, 2018, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (181405) - View
• Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (166288) - View
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• Semester 1, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (165834) - View
• Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (151475) - View
• Winter Term, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (152599) - View
• Semester 1, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (154375) - View
• Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, UC-MELB (139933) - View
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• Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (139932) - View
• Winter Term, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (149363) - View
• Semester 1, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, UC-MELB (146722) - View
• Semester 1, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (145805) - View

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Syllabus

This unit teaches the fundamental methods of differentiation, and introduces matrix and vector algebra. This is the basis for most scientific applications of mathematics and is a core part of the senior secondary curriculum for mathematics educators. Topics include algebra, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, vectors, matrices, and applications. The unit provides students with a thorough understanding of the basic techniques, together with an introduction to applications, focusing particularly on applications in chemistry, biology, and health.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts;

2. Calculate with functions, matrices and vectors;

3. Recognise situations where functional methods can be applied to chemistry, biology, and health; and

4. Apply the methods in straightforward real-life examples.

Assessment Items

Contact Hours

A 2-hour lecture and a 2-hour tutorial per week.

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed Knowledge

There are no UC prerequisites, however it is assumed that students have the background of High School mathematics to the level of an ACT College Mathematical Applications major.

Incompatible Units

None.

Equivalent Units

None.