MATH1003 Algebra and Calculus Methods

First Year Course

Offered By	Department of Mathematics
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Mathematics
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This is a course covering the elementary algebraic and calculus methods necessary for mathematical modelling. Emphasis will be placed on developing facility, technique and use in applications. Modelling of processes and phenomena which occur in economics, engineering and the physical, environmental and life sciences will be used as a vehicle throughout. This course also provides a pathway to higher level mathematics courses.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, in the context of algebra and calculus. Describe the algebraic and graphical properties of elementary functions (linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and their inverses) and their applications to engineering, economics and sciences. Explain the significance of the derivative and integration and be able to apply techniques for the derivative and integration to situations in economics, engineering and sciences. Develop an appreciation of matrix models in economics, engineering and the physical, environmental and life sciences.
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will be based on: Tutorials/quizzes (20%; LO 1-4) Mid-semester test (30%; LO 1-4) Final Examination (50%; LO 1-4)
Workload	39 one hour lectures and 10 2-hour tutorials, plus additional individual work
Areas of Interest	Mathematics
Requisite Statement	ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
Incompatibility	MATH1001. This course cannot be taken concurrently with or after the successful completion of MATH1013/MATH1115.
Science Group	A
Academic Contact	Bryan Wang

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