MATH 1016 Mathematics for Engineers 1

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200237

Coordinator Charles Zworestine Opens in new window

Description This unit is the first of two mathematics units to be completed by all students enrolled in an engineering degree during their first year of study. The content covers a number of topics that underpin the later-stage engineering mathematics units. The subject matter includes: differential and integral calculus of a single variable, complex numbers, aspects of matrix algebra, vectors, and some elementary statistics and probability theory. The aim of this unit is to introduce a number of key mathematical concepts needed in the study of Engineering, and to provide a solid foundation for the follow-on unit Mathematics for Engineers 2.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Mathematics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Pre-requisite(s) Students enrolled in 3740 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or 3689 Bachelor of Engineering must have passed MATH 1021 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary otherwise permission is required

Equivalent Subjects MATH 1007 Engineering Mathematics 1 LGYA 4425 Mathematical Methods A LGYA 4426 Mathematical Methods B MATH 1018 Mathematics for Engineers 1 (WSTC) MATH 1017 Mathematics for Engineers 1 (WSTC Assoc Deg)

Incompatible Subjects LGYA 4295 Mathematics for Business LGYA 4423 Concepts of Mathematics MATH 1014 Mathematics 1A MATH 1015 Mathematics 1B

Assumed Knowledge

HSC Mathematics achieved at Band 5 or 6. This is the minimum requirement.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 30 minutes 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50 minutes 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50 minutes 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50 minutes 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 50 minutes 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 2 hours 50 Y Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • James, G 2015, Modern engineering mathematics, 5th edn, Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, United Kingdom.

Teaching Periods