MA1003 - Mathematical Techniques

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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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

• to provide the opportunity for students to consider further elementary mathematical topics. Applications include examples drawn from the chemical, biological and environmental sciences. Computer software is used to assist with associated calculations.

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

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(50% - 60%); (40% - 50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Mr Patrick Higgins.
Contact hours:	39 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(50% - 60%); (40% - 50%).

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