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KMA154

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Unit Code
Unit Title
KMA152 Calculus and Applications 1A
KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1
KMA154 Calculus and Applications 1B
KMA155 Discrete Mathematics with Applications 1
KMA171 Mathematics I
KMA172 Mathematics II
KMA182 Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A
KMA184 Advanced Calculus and Applications 1B

2009  KMA154  Calculus and Applications 1B

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter
KMA154 H

Key Semester Dates
Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date
Sem 2 13-JUL-2009 10-AUG-2009 31-AUG-2009 16-OCT-2009

*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information).

Offered in Courses: [ K3B] [ K3P] [ N3A] [ N3M] [ N3N] [ N3Q] [ S2D] [ S2G] [ S3F] [ S3G] [ S3I] [ S3Y]
This unit can be taken in other courses
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DESCRIPTION

Continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the applications of single-variable calculus to problems in the physical and biological sciences, economics and engineering. Approximation of functions by Taylor polynomials, Approximation of integrals: Simpson`s and trapezoidal rules. Differential equations, with applications to growth and decay and oscillatory motion. Non-linear differential equations in one variable. Solution of systems of linear algebraic equations. Matrices. Parametric curves and motion in 3 dimensions.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr examination (80%), assignments (20%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 1-hr lab session weekly

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO
Prereq KMA152, KMA182 or KMA171 or equivalent with approval from HoS
M.Excl KMA150, KMA156, KMA172, KMA184, KNT126, KNT150

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)

STAFF: Dr M Brideson

FEES
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KEY

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.

Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, J, K, Q and Z click here for more information.



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