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MAT1CB, 2010

Unit Code:MAT1CB
Unit Short Title:CALCULUS B
Credit Points:15.0
Unit Description:The aim of Calculus B is to continue the theme of Calculus A in developing the foundations for studies in a wide range of areas of mathematics and engineering. Students are introduced to second-order differential equations, vector quantities and their application in geometry and mechanics, matrix algebra and the eigenvalue problem, and differentiation of functions of several variables.
Prerequisites:MAT1CA
Class Requirements:three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week.
Work Experience Indicator:Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
one 3-hour examination70
three 30-minute tests (each 10%)30

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PrescribedCalculusStewart, J. 6th edn, Thomson Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA, 2008.

Unit Streams:

Teaching PeriodUnit ClassLocation
2   26-JUL-10   29-OCT-10DayBENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

TitleFirst NameLast NameLocationPrimary Coordinator
DrRobertChampionBENDIGOY