James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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MA2000 - Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | MA1003 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
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 Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| 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 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Patrick Higgins |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| 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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