James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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MA2000 - Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | MA1003 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Statistics, 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
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
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, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Patrick Higgins |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Jeremy Gordon MR Patrick Higgins |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Apr 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Power Famili |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 01 Dec 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Patrick Higgins |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Power Famili |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Patrick Higgins |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Jeremy Gordon MR Patrick Higgins |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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