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MATH101 Algebra and Differential Calculus

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
19 April 2008 22 April 2008 Optional
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MATH 101A, 110, 120, 170
Notes First Semester on- and off-campus; Second Semester off-campus only
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Gerd Schmalz (schmalz@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

MATH101, together with MATH102, forms the basis for majors in Mathematics and/or Statistics and is designed to provide the required mathematical background for study in physics, engineering and other disciplines. The unit provides a rigorous introduction to calculus and whilst prior knowledge of calculus in not essential it is highly recommended. Topics covered include: vectors; matrices; systems of linear equations; complex numbers; set theory; functions; continuity; and differentiation.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
None
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Basic Linear Algebra
ISBN: 9781852336622
Blythe, T.S. and Robertson, E.E., Springer 2002
Introductory Mathematics: Algebra and Analysis
ISBN: 9783540761785
Smith, G., Springer 1998
Calculus
ISBN: 9780471482734
Anton, H., Wiley 8th ed. 2005
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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