Science, Engineering and Technology

KMA154

2010  KMA154  Calculus and Applications 1B

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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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 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *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). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

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: midpoint, 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. Matrix algebra. 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
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REQUISITE INFO

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

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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