Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I (MATH1071)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 1 Hour/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 1 Hour/ Week
3L1C1T1P
Incompatible
MATH1051, MATH7051, MATH7501
Prerequisite
A grade of 6 or above in MATH1050; or
A grade of B or higher in Queensland Year 12 Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent).
Assessment methods
Assignments
End of Semester Examination
MATLAB modules
Course enquiries
Dr Ramiro Lafuente
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) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
1. Elementary linear algebra: Vectors, linear independence, scalar product. Matrices, simultaneous equations, determinants, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, applications. Equation of straight line & plane. 2. Introduction to proof-based calculus: Fields, sequences, limits, continuity, intermediate and extreme value theorems, maxima & minima. 3. Techniques of calculus: Series, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, Taylor series, L'Hopital's rule. This course differs from MATH1051 by treating material in more depth and with greater rigour.
