Department of Mathematical Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
MA10193 Mathematics 2 |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 25%, EX 75% |
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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 equations. * 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. |