Subject Database

Subject Code:	MAT1CLA
Subject Short Title:	CALCULUS AND LINEAR ALGEBRA
Credit Points:	15.0
Subject Description:	This subject builds on the material introduced in MAT1CNS/CPE and aims to develop knowledge and skills crucial to the mathematical description of the real world in terms of differential equations and systems of linear equations whilst enhancing skills in reasoning and presentation of logical arguments. The subject consists of two streams of topics and related techniques (a Calculus stream and a Linear Algebra stream) taught in parallel. Common to both streams is an emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and results so they can be appropriately applied as well as the development of reasoning skills and clear presentation of written arguments. These skills are essential both in study and in future employment.
Prerequisites:	MAT1CFN or MAT1CFE or MAT1CNS or MAT1CPE or MAT1EN
Incompatibles:	MAT1FEN, MAT12CLA, MAT12FEN, CSE1LAP
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	80
six fortnightly assignments (typically 3-4 pages each)	10
five diagnostic tests	10

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Printed subject text available from University Bookshop
Recommended	FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)	Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering	La Trobe University 2012

Subject Coordinator: Dr Narwin Perkal

Class Requirement
BUNDOORA
	Semester 2, Day. Dr Narwin Perkal (N.Perkal@latrobe.edu.au)
		Two 1-hour Practicals per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
		Two 1-hour Lectures per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
		One 1-hour Lecture/Workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.