James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

MA1003 - Mathematical Techniques

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Derivatives of parametric functions; inverse functions and their derivatives; inverse trigonometric functions; hyperbolic functions; differentials; Newtons method; induction; convergence with simple test criteria; power series; complex numbers; numerical integration; basic integration techniques; separable and linear first order differential equations; second order differential equations with constant coefficients; matrix algebra; systems of linear equations; matrices and linear equations; existence of solutions and determinants.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:Senior Maths B (or equivalent) MA1000
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MA1002

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect: phrlj.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
  • 13 hours
    Assessment: (50% - 60%); (40% - 50%).

    , , Study Period 2
    Census Date 31-Aug-2005
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
    Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward, Professor Ronald White.
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours
    • 13 hours
      Assessment: (50% - 60%); (40% - 50%).

      , , Study Period 2
      Census Date 31-Aug-2005
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
      Lecturer: Mr Patrick Higgins.
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours
      • 13 hours
        Assessment: (50% - 60%); (40% - 50%).

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.