Department of Mathematical Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
MA10193: Mathematics 2 |
 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Certificate |
| Period: | Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW 25%, EX 75% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | MA10193 Mandatory extra work (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To provide students with a basic introduction to the mathematical skills in linear algebra, complex numbers and linear differential equations. Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this unit students should be able to: use concepts, ideas and results from linear algebra, complex numbers, and differential equations in the context of relevant engineering applications. Skills: Mathematical methods (taught and assessed). Content: * Linear algebra: Matrix algebra, Determinants, Inverse, Numerical methods, Solution of systems of linear algebraic equations. * Complex numbers: Argand diagram, Polar coordinates, nth roots, Elementary functions of a complex variable. * Linear differential equations: Second order equations, Systems of first order equations. |