Engineering Mathematics 4E

Course aim

To introduce students to transform methods and their use in analysing engineering systems, statistical distributions, the analysis of random signals and queuing systems.

Course content

Introduction to the differential and integral calculus of functions of a complete variable. Laplace and z-transform, discrete-time systems and difference equations. Transfer functions in s & z domains. Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform. Continuous and discrete time convolution. Gamma and Bessel functions. Probability and random variables, including Poisson, normal and Gamma distributions, expected values and moments. Combinations of random variables. Random signals and the Blackman-Tukey procedure. Discrete time Markov chains and queuing systems.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Knowledge of MATH 2021 Engineering Mathematics 3E

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	12 hours x 5 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 5 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Assignment 3, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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