Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1

Course aim

To provide an introduction to mathematical concepts relevant to engineering disciplines using both analytic and software approaches.

Course content

Introduction to the computer software program MATLAB and its applications.Definition and properties of vectors, applications to the geometry of the plane, complex numbers, operations on complex numbers, modulus and its properties, functions and their graphs with applications to trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and inverse functions, differentiation and applications to related rates problems and to maxima and minima problems, l’Hôpital’s rule, parametric representation of curves, solution of simple differential equations, visualisation of motion using computer software, integration of trigonometric and rational functions with applications to the calculation of simple plane areas and rates of change.

Textbook(s)

Edwards, C.H. and Penney, D.E. 2008, Calculus: Early Transcendentals, 7th edition, Prentice Hall

Kleinfeld, E. and Kleinfeld, M 2001, Understanding Linear Algebra Using MATLAB, , Prentice Hall

Jensen, G., 2000, Using MATLAB in Calculus, Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Mathematics 1 or Mathematical Methods at Year 12, or equivalent.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 12 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A 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

Examination, Group project, Online activities, Problem solving exercise

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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