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Hobart, Launceston, Online
KMA152 & KMA154 are requisite first year units for majors in Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering. They are also prerequisites for many second year units in those areas.
Introduction
This unit is a continuation of KMA152, with emphasis on the application of single-variable calculus and linear algebra to problems in mathematics, the physical and biological sciences, economics, and engineering. Topics include complex numbers, linear equations and matrices, numerical integration and improper integrals, sequences and series, and ordinary differential equations. The main cohort will also explore parametric equations and polar coordinates while a maritime engineering cohort concentrates on statistics.
The units KMA152 and KMA154 provide a substantial foundation and excellent introduction to the rigour required for higher level mathematics-based subjects.
Summary
| Unit name | Mathematics 1B |
| Unit code | KMA154 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Mathematics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Michael Brideson |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
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| Hobart | Semester 2 |
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| Launceston | Semester 2 |
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| Online | Semester 2 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 5/7/2026 | 27/7/2026 | 30/8/2026 | 24/10/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse properties of deterministic and stochastic problems in single variable calculus; linear algebra; complex numbers; and parametric equations or probability and statistics.
- Solve deterministic and stochastic problems using a variety of techniques from single variable calculus; linear algebra; complex numbers; and parametric equations or probability and statistics.
- Present mathematical solutions communicating workings, structure, and linked arguments.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 010101 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $2,919.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KMA152 OR JEE103Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4x1-hour workshops and 1-hour tutorial weekly. |
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| Assessment | Mid-Semester Test (10%)|Online Quiz (15%)|Final Exam (35%)|Written Assignments (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Online quizzes are accessible through a Pearson MyLab link in the KMA154 MyLO site. MyLab also provides access to a digital version of the textbooks, which are listed below. This service has been paid for by the Mathematics department.
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| Recommended | Any modern textbook on single variable calculus will be useful for the majority of this course. Any modern textbook on (introductory) linear algebra will be useful for the topics based on matrix algebra. Some examples are:
Kreyszig is an excellent reference book covering many topics that you will meet in other units in Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering. |
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