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Calculus and Matrix Algebra

Undergraduate | MUR-MAS130 | 2019

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Compound your calculus and matrix algebra skills across the mathematical spectrum. Examine physical, environmental, biological and engineering systems. Study complex numbers through to vectors and multivariable calculus. Solve complex equations.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Calculus and Matrix Algebra

About this subject

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

    1. sketch, differentiate and integrate functions and understand the application of these
    2. solve differential equations and understand their derivation and basic application
    3. solve higher order differential equations and understand how they arise in practice
    4. test for convergence and sum series
    5. derive series representation for basic functions using Taylor series
    6. understand basics of vectors and matrices
    7. understand matrix operations, eigenvalues and eigen vectors and applications in modelling
    8. use level curves and level surfaces to represent functions of several variables
    9. use partial derivatives to derive basic properties of function of several variables.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

Others

Or equivalent of advanced high school calculus.

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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