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MATH101 Algebra and Differential Calculus

Updated: 14 August 2009
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
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 1 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 2 On Campus
ISBT Sydney ISBT Summer On Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
26 April 2009 29 April 2009 Non-Mandatory Please note that the non-mandatory intensive school is held in semester one only. Students planning to enrol for semester two, however, who may wish to attend the school in semester one, are welcome.
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 MATH101A or MATH110 or MATH120 or MATH170
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Shusen Yan (syan@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.

Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

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

Basic Linear Algebra
ISBN: 9781852336622
Blythe, T.S. and Robertson, E.E., Springer 2002
Text refers to: Semesters 1 and 2; ISBT Semesters 1 and 2 and ISBT SUMMER , On and Off Campus
Introductory Mathematics: Algebra and Analysis
ISBN: 9783540761785
Smith, G., Springer 1998
Text refers to: Semesters 1 and 2; ISBT Semesters 1 and 2 and ISBT SUMMER , On and Off Campus
Referenced Material
Optional
Text(s):

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

Calculus
ISBN: 9780471482734
Anton, H., Wiley 8th ed. 2005
Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semesters 1 and 2; ISBT Semesters 1 and 2 and ISBT SUMMER , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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