Overview

The mathematical modelling of physical systems is based upon differential equations and linear algebra. This unit will introduce fundamental techniques for studying linear systems and differential equations, focusing on applications to physical systems. The topics in linear algebra to be considered include eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation of square matrices, matrix … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Paul Cally

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Alina Donea
Professor Paul Cally

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.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

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

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous Items Required (Unit Course Reader, Printing, Stationery) - $120.

Availability in areas of study

Astrophysics
Applied mathematics
Financial and insurance mathematics
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics
Physics
Pure mathematics