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Applied Mathematics

Undergraduate | MUR-MAS120 | 2023

Multiply and calculate your applied mathematical knowledge. Use math models in engineering, science, commerce and economics disciplines. From calculus and complex numbers to differential equations. Build a foundation for higher level maths subjects. 

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Applied Mathematics

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. Use the basic ideas, rules and techniques of differentiation and integration.
    2. Analyse problems and use a range of calculus techniques to solve them.
    3. Apply differential equations to mathematical models of physical and biological phenomena.
    4. Use simple differential equations to describe growth and decay and to solve problems.
    5. Use trigonometric functions in various applications.
    6. Express complex numbers in Cartesian and polar form.
    7. Present coherent written solutions to various problems related to the material in the unit.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

  • MUR-MAS110-Fundamentals of Mathematics (no longer available)

Others

You are strongly advised NOT to enrol in MAS120 & MAS110 at the same time. In order to successfully complete MAS120, you will require the knowledge gained from the successful completion of MAS110.
Murdoch University advises that students who do not successfully complete MAS110 before attempting MAS120 will usually fail MAS120.
Students who did not study mathematics in Year 11 and 12, did not receive good marks, or have not studied mathematics in a long time should enrol in MAS110 before attempting MAS120.
Some equivalent pre-requisites to MAS110 are:
Year 11 Introduction to Calculus, along with a final scaled score of 55% or more in TEE Applicable Mathematics, OR
a final scaled score of 55% or more in ATAR Mathematics Methods or WACE Mathematics (3C/3D), OR
MAS164 – Fundamentals of Mathematics.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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