Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I (MATH1071)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 4 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
4L 2P
Incompatible
MATH1051, MATH7051, MATH7501
Prerequisite
A grade of 6 or above in MATH1050; or A grade of B or higher in Queensland Year 12 Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent).
Assessment methods
Assignments
End of Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Professor Ole Warnaar (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Professor Ole Warnaar
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
1. Elementary linear algebra: Vectors, linear independence, scalar product. Matrices, simultaneous equations, determinants, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, applications. Equation of straight line & plane. 2. Introduction to proof-based calculus: Fields, sequences, limits, continuity, intermediate and extreme value theorems, maxima & minima. 3. Techniques of calculus: Series, differentiation, integration, numerical methods, Taylor series, L'Hopital's rule. This course differs from MATH1051 by treating material in more depth and with greater rigour.