MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
Faculty of Science
MTH1030 Techniques for modelling is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 23 units, leading on to 165 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTH1030
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MTH1030
23 units list MTH1030 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: You must have passed MTH1020 with a mark of at least 60 or VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30. Exceptions for students who passed MTH1020 with a mark in the range of 50 to 59 can be made with permission from the unit coordinator based on a diagnostic test. If you enrol in this unit and do not meet one of these prerequisites you will be discontinued.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Solution of systems of linear equations using Gaussian elimination; matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; introduction to vectors; methods of integration - substitutions and integration by parts; solution of first-order ordinary differential equations - separable, use of integrating factor; solution of second-order linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients and applications; Taylor series and series convergence; the remainder term.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the basic concepts of linear algebra, recognise and manipulate elements of vector spaces;
- 2
Formulate and solve equations involving vectors and matrices, including for three-dimensional geometry;
- 3
Identify and evaluate improper integrals;
- 4
Solve simple first and second order differential equations, and formulate them for applications to physical systems;
- 5
Compute Taylor series expansions, with remainder, for functions of one variable;
- 6
Apply Taylor series and l'Hopital's rule to compute limits;
- 7
Understand and compute the convergence properties of infinite series;
- 8
Provide written reports that contain complete mathematical arguments.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour applied class per week
Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.
Where it fits
MTH1030 is part of 20 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Burkard Polster
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Burkard Polster
- Dr Gregory Markowsky
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH1030?
MTH1030 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MTH1030?
MTH1030 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 23 units, including ASP2011, ASP2062, CIV3204, EAE2122, EAE3111 and ENG1060. Those lead on to 165 units in all.
When is MTH1030 offered?
In 2020, MTH1030 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does MTH1030 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MTH1030?
MTH1030 is part of Actuarial studies; Applied mathematics; Astrophysics; Atmospheric science; and Financial and insurance mathematics, and 4 other areas of study.