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Unit of Study MAT71003 - Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists (2017)

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Unit description

This unit develops the mathematical fundamentals required for engineering, with topics including vectors, matrices, differentiation and integration. The emphasis in the unit is on developing skills in these areas within an engineering context and applying these skills to a range of engineering applications.

Unit content

  1. Concepts of differentiation
  2. Techniques of differentiation
  3. Applications of differentiation
  4. Concepts of integration
  5. Techniques of integration
  6. Applications of integration
  7. Matrices and determinants
  8. Inverse matrices and linear systems
  9. Eigenvalues and applications of matrices
  10. Vectors: concepts and operations
  11. Vectors: geometry and applications

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Location Domestic International
Lismore Session 2 Session 2

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration
2 Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors
3 Display a proficiency in applying mathematical techniques to engineering application problems
4 Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration
    • GA4:
  2. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the linear algebra concepts of matrices and vectors
    • GA4:
  3. Display a proficiency in applying mathematical techniques to engineering application problems
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  4. Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively
    • GA6:

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