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MATH1972: Mathematics 1B (SSP)
2025 unit information
This unit provides an introduction to multivariable differential calculus and modelling as well as mathematical statistics. Emphasis is given both to the theoretical and foundational aspects of the subject, as well as developing the valuable skill of applying the mathematical theory to solve practical problems. Topics covered in this unit of study include mathematical modelling, first order differential equations, second order differential equations, systems of linear equations, visualisation in 2 and 3 dimensions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, the gradient vector, and optimisation for functions of more than one variable. The statistics part provides an introduction to mathematical statistics including descriptive statistics, the normal model and hypothesis testing. Concepts will be illustrated using statistical software. The unit includes a series of seminars showcasing a diverse range of topics not covered in regular units.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MATH1905 or MATH1903 or MATH1907 or MATH1923 or MATH1933 or MATH1062 or MATH1962 or MATH1003 or MATH1023 or MATH1005 or MATH1015 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(HSC Mathematics Extension 2) or (Band E4 in HSC Mathematics Extension 1) or equivalent |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply mathematical logic and statistical thinking to solve problems
- LO2. express mathematical and statistical ideas and arguments coherently in written form and oral form
- LO3. identify and analyse appropriate methods to describe, summarise and visualise a given data set
- LO4. identify and apply appropriate methods of inference for a variety of data types
- LO5. apply statistical software such as R to analyse example sets of data
- LO6. express surfaces and curves in two or three dimensions in implicit or explicit form
- LO7. calculate partial derivatives of functions of several variables and use these to find directional derivatives and gradient vectors and to interpret the physical and geometric significance of these quantities
- LO8. set up differential equations models and use a variety of techniques to solve these differential equations and interpret their solutions in terms of the original problem
- LO9. apply concepts of mathematical statistics and calculus to a variety of contexts and applications
- LO10. develop understanding of the special topics by participating in discussions or other class activities
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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