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Mathematical Sciences Institute · ANU College of Systems and Society
This is a course covering the elementary methods necessary for mathematical modelling. Emphasis will be placed on developing facility, technique and use in applications. Modelling of processes and phenomena which occur in economics, engineering and the physical, environmental and life sciences will be used as a vehicle throughout. This course also provides a pathway to higher level mathematics courses. The course will cover functions, trigonometric identities, vectors, limits, continuity, derivatives and integration.
Workshops/quizzes
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Mid-semester test
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Final Examination
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: • Face-to face component which may consist of 4 x 1 hour lectures per week (48 hours) as well as 15 hours of workshop time. • Approximately 67 hours of self-study per semester which will include preparation for lectures, quizzes and other assessment tasks. Other Information Secondary School Prerequisite: ACT Mathematical Methods or NSW HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. Students who are concerned about their level of preparation for MATH1003 should contact the MSI first-year coordinator (adam.piggott@anu.edu.au) for advice.
Essential Calculus (2nd edition) by James Stewart