Calculus & Linear Algebra I (MATH1051)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
3L 2W; (6L, 4W Summer)
Incompatible
MATH1071, MATH7051 (co-taught).
Prerequisite
MATH1050 or;
A grade of C or higher in Queensland Year 12 Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent).
Assessment methods
Assignments, quizzes and examination.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
(MATH1051 can be studied concurrently with MATH1052) Vectors, linear independence, scalar product. Matrices, simultaneous equations, determinants, vector product, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, applications. Equation of straight line & plane. Extreme value theorem, maxima & minima. Sequences, series, Taylor series, L'Hopital's rules. Techniques of integration, numerical methods, volumes of revolution.
