Introduction
Covers use of calculus and applied linear algebra in solving problems that arise in the modelling of real-world situations in biology, physics, chemistry and engineering. Introduction to phenomena that involve continuous change with time; dynamical systems. Linear and non-linear differential equations. Differential equations of first order. Examples. Separable and linear equations. Non-linear equations, transformations. Second-order equations; examples. Solutions of forced and unforced equations. Systems of first-order differential equations, reduction to algebraic systems. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors. Linear independence, orthogonality. Inner product spaces. Laplace transforms.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
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| Unit code | KMA254 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
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| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KMA152 OR JEE103 and KMA154 OR JEE104
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 1 computer lab weekly |
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| Assessment | 2-hr exam (70%), internal assessment (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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