Course overview
This course, together with MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB, provides an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of calculus and linear algebra, emphasising their inter-relationships and applications to engineering, the sciences and financial areas, introduces students to the use of computers in mathematics, and develops problem solving skills with both theoretical and practical problems.
Topics covered are - Calculus: Functions of one variable, differentiation and its applications, the definite integral, techniques of integration. Algebra: Systems of linear equations, subspaces, matrices, optimisation, determinants, applications of linear algebra.