UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 25 units, leading on to 134 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 1 other task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MTH1030

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION: ENG1005, ENG1091, MTH1035

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 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Continuous assessmentOther
    40%
  • Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Understand the basic concepts of linear algebra, recognise and manipulate elements of vector spaces;

  2. 2

    Formulate and solve equations involving vectors and matrices, including for three-dimensional geometry;

  3. 3

    Identify and evaluate improper integrals;

  4. 4

    Solve simple first and second order differential equations, and formulate them for applications to physical systems;

  5. 5

    Compute Taylor series expansions, with remainder, for functions of one variable;

  6. 6

    Apply Taylor series and l'Hopital's rule to compute limits;

  7. 7

    Understand and compute the convergence properties of infinite series;

  8. 8

    Provide written reports that contain complete mathematical arguments.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures36 hours
  • Seminars36 hours
  • Applied sessions22 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Three 1-hour lectures or seminars;
  • One 2-hour applied class (in weeks 2-12) and
  • 7.5 hours of independent study per week.

Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.

Where it fits

MTH1030 is part of 21 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Professor Burkard Polster
Associate Professor Zihua Guo
Chief Examiners
Professor Burkard Polster

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 25 units, including ASP2011, ASP2062, EAE2122, EAE3111, FIT2004 and FIT2014. Those lead on to 134 units in all.

When is MTH1030 offered?

In 2023, 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; Computational science; and Financial and insurance mathematics, and 4 other areas of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Mathematics
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available