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An introductory course in calculus and linear algebra that is designed primarily for students who have done well in NCEA Mathematics with Calculus. This course deals with basic ideas in calculus and linear algebra which have applications in many areas of science and commerce.
MATH102 is designed for science and commerce students taking a quantitatively based degree programme .It can be taken as a standalone course, or as the first part of a three part core in mathematics MATH102 - MATH103 - MATH201. The course consolidates the calculus concepts learned at school and introduces a variety of more advanced techniques of calculus. MATH102 also has a significant component of matrix algebra and vector geometry, including both theory and applications. The computer packages MAPLE and MATLAB are introduced. Small-class tutorials and online learning modules (with weekly quizzes) are integrated into the course, and form an important part of student's learning.Topics: systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination; matrix algebra; vector geometry (including interpretation of solutions to linear systems); continuity, limits and techniques of differentiation; applications including optimisation; theory and techniques of integration; introduction to multivariable calculus (including partial derivatives and multivariate optimisation).Suitable backgrounds for MATH102 include good NCEA level 3 calculus results (see entry recommendations for recent school leavers) or a pass in MATH101.
to consolidate and extend the ideas and techniques of calculus and its applicationsto introduce the concepts of linear algebra and its applicationsto increase understanding of the mathematical foundations of the topics studiedto practise the application of mathematical concepts and techniques to understanding and solving problemsto introduce computer software used to solve mathematical problems
MATH108, MATH199, EMTH118
Douglas Bridges
Miguel Moyers Gonzalez and Robin Tiffen
Anton, Howard., Bivens, Irl., Davis, Stephen; Calculus: Early Transcendentals ; 9th Edition; Wiley (8th edition also suitable).
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Domestic fee $622.00
International fee $3,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .