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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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MA2000 - Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:MA1003
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    Solid geometry, partial derivatives; line integrals, multiple integration, vector calculus; revision of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, Laplace transforms; partial differential equations; matrix algebra and eigenvalue problems.

Learning Outcomes

  • introduction to topics in geometry, vector calculus, differential equations and linear algebra with emphasis on their implementation in engineering applications
  • to develop and exercise skill in developing models of physical phenomena and to become familiar with standard techniques for solving associated mathematical problems

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > Other exams - (15% - 25%)
  • Invigilated > End of semester exam - (60% - 70%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (15% - 25%)

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EE2000

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
MR Jeremy Gordon
DR Darcy Mullamphy
Lecturer(s):
MR Jeremy Gordon
MR Samuel Rudge
DR Darcy Mullamphy
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Lectures
  • 13 Hours - Practicals

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Lecturer(s):
MR Jeremy Gordon
MR Samuel Rudge
Assoc. Professor Wayne Read
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Lectures
  • 13 Hours - Practicals