You will learn and apply mathematical concepts and develop skills that provide a foundation for all studies requiring knowledge of calculus. You will refine and extend your knowledge of the concepts and techniques of calculus and move on to the ideas of differential equations and modelling the real world. The … For more content click the Read more button below.
You will learn and apply mathematical concepts and develop skills that provide a foundation for all studies requiring knowledge of calculus. You will refine and extend your knowledge of the concepts and techniques of calculus and move on to the ideas of differential equations and modelling the real world. The power and limitations of models to make predictions about ecological and economic sustainability are explored. First order separable and first and second order linear differential equations are covered along with some approximation techniques. An active learning approach is used engaging you in solving mathematical problems and exploring the detail of mathematical concepts so they can be appropriately applied. Reasoning skills and the ability to clearly present written arguments will be developed and verbal communication skills are practiced through group-work and interaction with staff. (Engineering students will work to achieve the stage one competencies 1.2 (conceptual understanding of the underpinning mathematics, numerical analysis and statistics), 3.2 (effective written communication) and 3.4 (management of self).)
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Apply basic techniques of differentiation and integration in calculations.
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Use derivative functions to solve common problems associated with tangents and rates of change in science and engineering contexts.
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Draw conclusions from mathematical models representing real-world phenomena based on hand and computer calculations.
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Present mathematical thinking meaningfully and succinctly using words and mathematical notation.
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Use modelling techniques and computer packages to model change in applied areas.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 or equivalent
