Engineering Mathematics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1016
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Course ID
200632
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Mathematics is essential for the analysis and design of engineering systems. This course builds the basic foundational mathematical knowledge that is needed throughout the engineering program. The course develops students’ knowledge of mathematical functions, calculus, vectors and complex numbers and how these concepts apply to simple engineering systems. The course introduces computational tools that empower application to more complex engineering systems.

  • Calculus
  • Vectors And Complex Numbers

Course learning outcomes

  • Formulate and solve engineering problems involving functions, derivatives, integrals, vectors and complex numbers
  • Evaluate, manipulate and interpret expressions involving functions, derivatives, integrals, vectors and complex numbers
  • Compute and visualise results using computer software
  • Present results of calculations in a clear and logical manner and interpret the results in context

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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