Overview

The unit covers linear algebra (vectors, equations of lines and planes, solutions of simultaneous equations, determinates, Gauss elimination, Gauss-Jordan method), calculus topics (differentiation, parametric differentiation, fundamental theorem of calculus, and numerical integration), an introduction to multivariable calculus (functions of several variables, partial derivatives, tangent planes and directional derivatives), and the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Steven Siems

Unit Coordinator(s)

Mr Tham WengKee

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills of linear algebra, including the manipulation of matrices, solution of linear systems, and evaluate and apply determinants;

2.

Explain fundamental concepts in calculus including basic differentiation and integration, and composite, inverse and parametric functions;

3.

Calculate approximations of functions with tangent lines, evaluate power series and construct Taylor series;

4.

Perform key skills in the calculus of functions of several variables including the calculation of partial derivatives, find tangent planes and identify stationary points.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload