CALCULUS AND LINEAR ALGEBRA

MAT1CLA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Narwin Perkal

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: MAT1CFN or MAT1CFE or MAT1CNS or MAT1CPE or MAT1EN

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: MAT1FEN, MAT12CLA, MAT12FEN, CSE1LAP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsPrinted subject text available from University BookshopPrescribedN/AN/A
ReadingsFSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)RecommendedFaculty of Science, Technology and EngineeringLA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Narwin Perkal

Class requirements

Practical
Two 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture/Workshop
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
five diagnostic tests10
one 3-hour examination80
six fortnightly assignments (typically 3-4 pages each)10