Aims: To provide students with a basic introduction to the mathematical skills in linear algebra, complex numbers and linear differential equations.
Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this unit students should be able to: use concepts, ideas and results from linear algebra, complex numbers, and differential equations in the context of relevant engineering applications.
Skills: Mathematical methods (taught and assessed).
Content:
* Linear algebra: Matrix algebra, Determinants, Inverse, Numerical methods, Solution of systems of linear algebraic equation.
* Complex numbers: Argand diagram, Polar coordinates, nth roots, Elementary functions of a complex variable.
* Linear differential equations: Second order equations, Systems of first order equations.
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