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Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

Undergraduate | USA-ENR114 | 2019

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Multiply your mathematical knowledge using engineers’ methods. Discover MATLAB and its applications. Visualise vectors in dimensional spaces, interpret definite and indefinite integrals and explore the functions of angles. Consider L'Hopital's rule

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

About this subject

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

    1. apply vector methods to problems in two and three dimensional space
    2. use trigonometric functions in engineering situations
    3. sketch and graph functions, with emphasis on trigonometric functions
    4. express curves describing movement in parametric form. Investigate motion using appropriate computer software
    5. find and interpret both definite and indefinite integrals
    6. manipulate complex numbers in Cartesian and polar forms
    7. differentiate trigonometric and other functions and extend the results to engineering applications.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

Please note: Students need only complete ONE of the prerequisites listed above.

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
  • Other requirements -

    You need to obtain a copy of MATLAB software as soon as possible. As a UniSA student, MATLAB is available for free from Mathworks. Once enrolled, instructions for installation are available. The MATLAB resources website is available as a helpful resource (if asked to Enrol, say yes).

    We recommend that you install and activate the MATLAB software as early as possible and start working through the MATLAB Practicals guide, backed up with the Introduction to MATLAB guide, both available online through the UniSA website.

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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