Calculus and Linear Algebra I (MATH1051)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
3L 2W; (6L, 4W Summer)
Incompatible
MATH1071, MATH7051 (co-taught).
Prerequisite
MATH1050 or a grade of C or higher in Queensland Year 12 Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4) (or equivalent).
Restricted
Semester 1 external offering restricted to students enrolled in Enhanced Studies Program (program code 1014).
Assessment methods
Assignments, quizzes and examination.
Course enquiries
Doctor Matthew Holden ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Vectors, linear independence, scalar product. Matrices, simultaneous equations, determinants, vector product, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, applications. Equation of straight line and plane. Extreme value theorem, maxima and; minima. Sequences, series, Taylor series, L'Hopital's rules. Techniques of integration, numerical methods, volumes of revolution.
