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Calculus & Linear Algebra II (MATH7000)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Mathematics & Physics School

Second order differential equations; undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters. Multi-dimensional calculus; surface & volume integrals, cylindrical, spherical and general coordinate transformations. Stoke's & Green's theorems, applications (flux, heat equations). Linear algebra, diagonalisation, quadratic forms, elementary numerical linear algebra. Taylor series, maxima, minima and saddle points in N-dimensions. Method of least squares for functions. Vector spaces, norms and inner products (for square-integrable functions). Gram-Schmidt orthogonalisation and orthogonal matrices.

MATH2001 covers four major topics: ordinary differential equations, integral calculus, vector calculus, and linear algebra.ᅠThe goal of this course is to give its students a strong knowledge base of the fundamentals of each of these topics, and skills to apply this knowledge to solving a wide variety of problems.

Course requirements

Assumed background

You will need a working knowledge of the topics covered in MATH1051/MATH1071 and MATH1052/MATH1072. In particular you must be able to: solve linear and separable first-order, and second-order linear differential equations; evaluate integrals and line integrals; solve systems of equations, find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a 2x2 matrix. Topics introduced in level 1 courses may also appear in assessment in MATH2001.

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

MATH2000, MATH2001 (co-taught)

Course contact

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Yao-zhong Zhang

Yao-Zhong Zhang is the lecturer for the first half (i.e. the ODEs and Linear Algebra sections) of the course.

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

All classes will be conducted on campus – consult your personal timetable for times and locations. Students are expected to attend these sessions in person unless they have a valid reason for being unable to attend (such as illness).ᅠ

There are no tutorials in week 1.ᅠNote:ᅠWednesday 14ᅠAugust and Monday 7ᅠOctober are public holidays. There will be no classes on these days. If you have a tutorial on one of these days, you may attend any of the other tutorial groups for that week only.

Aims and outcomes

MATH7000 aims to give the student a broad range of mathematical skills and to extend their knowledge of integral calculus, vector calculus and linear algebra. The student should be able to use related techniques to solving both pure and applied mathematical problems.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Solve a variety of first order and second order Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)

LO2.

Derive properties of the hyperbolic functions and apply them in various mathematical contexts.

LO3.

Understand and apply aspects of the theory of multi-dimensional integrals, using a variety of coordinate systems.

LO4.

Apply differential calculus to the context of vector functions. Specifically, work with Grad, Div and Curl and understand their significance.

LO5.

Apply integral calculus to the context of vector functions. Specifically, use surface and flux integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.

LO6.

Understand and apply eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalisation of matrices in a variety of contexts.

LO7.

Apply concepts of orthogonality and inner product spaces to the method of least squares, best fit and function approximation

LO8.

Model and solve problems with real-world application using mathematical techniques covered in this course.

LO9.

Present clear and concise mathematical arguments in assignments and exams.

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Tutorial/ Problem Set 4 Assignments 40%

Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 2: 6/09/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 3: 4/10/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 4: 25/10/2024 4:00 pm

Examination Final Examination
  • Hurdle
60%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

4 Assignments

Mode
Written
Category
Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
40%
Due date

Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 2: 6/09/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 3: 4/10/2024 4:00 pm

Assignment 4: 25/10/2024 4:00 pm

Task description

Assignments must be downloaded from the course blackboard website. Your assignments will comprise of questions extending the problem-solving techniques based on practice problems and exercises covered in the course workbook. You must submit detailed written solutions to a collection of mathematical problems.

 

Submission guidelines

Submit this assessment item through the link in Blackboard

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then the listed penalty will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.

Solutions for assessment item/s will be released 7 days after the assessment is due and as such, an extension after 7 days will not be possible.

Final Examination

  • Hurdle
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
60%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Task description

The final examination in this course will be held during the end-of-semester examination period. It will be an in-person exam held on campus.

Hurdle requirements

See COURSE GRADING INFORMATION for hurdle relating to this assessment item.

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 120 minutes
Calculator options

No calculators permitted

Open/closed book Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted
Exam platform Paper based
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Description
1 (Low Fail)

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 1, a student must achieve an overall mark of less than 20%.

2 (Fail)

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 2, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 20%, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade.

3 (Marginal Fail)

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 3, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 45% and a mark of at least 35% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade.

4 (Pass)

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 4, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% and a mark of at least 38% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade.

5 (Credit)

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 5, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 65%, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade.

6 (Distinction)

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 6, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 75%, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade.

7 (High Distinction)

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Course grade description: To achieve a grade of 7, a student must achieve an overall mark of at least 85%.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment in this course will be a 2-hour examination similar in style to the end-of-semester examination. To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

Assignment submission

Electronic assignment submission will be available through blackboard.

Important note

Tutors will record your assignment marks on Blackboard. It is your responsibility to check that the mark is correctly recorded. Noᅠdiscussion about incorrect or missing assignment marks will be entertained more than a week after marks are released.

Artificial Intelligence

The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.

Applications for Extensions to Assessment Due Dates

Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ – applying for an extension. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.

Please note:

  • Requests for an extension to an assessment due date must be submitted through your my.UQ portal and you must provide documentation of your circumstances, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed. Your application must be submitted on or before the assessment item's due date and time.
  • Applications for extension can take time to be processed so you should continue to work on your assessment item while awaiting a decision. We recommend that you submit any completed work by the due date, and this will be marked if your application is not approved. Should your application be approved, then you will be able to resubmit by the agreed revised due date.
  • If an extension is approved, you will be notified via your my.UQ portal and the new date and time for submission provided. It is important that you check the revised date as it may differ from the date that you requested.
  • If the basis of the application is a medical condition, applications should be accompanied by a medical certificate dated prior to the assignment due date. If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a written statement (Word document) outlining why you cannot provide the documentation. You must then upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
  • If an extension is being sought on the basis of exceptional circumstances, it must be accompanied by supporting documentation (eg. Statutory declaration).
  • For extensions based on a SAP you may be granted a maximum of 7 days (if no earlier maximum date applies). See the Extension or Deferral availability section of each assessment for details. Your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, additional extension requests for the assessment item will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
  • Students may be asked to submit evidence of work completed to date. Lack of adequate progress on your assessment item may result in an extension being denied.
  • If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 14 days, you are advised to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses this semester. You might be eligible to withdraw without academic penalty - seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
  • There are no provisions for exemption from an assessment item within UQ rules. If you are unable to submit an assessment piece then, under special circumstances, you may be granted an exemption, but may be required to submit alternative assessment to ensure all learning outcomes are met.

Applications to defer an exam

In certain circumstances you can apply to take a deferred examination for in-semester and end-of-semester exams. You'll need to demonstrate through supporting documentation how unavoidable circumstances prevented you from sitting your exam. If you can’t, you can apply for a one-off discretionary deferred exam.

Deferred Exam requests are submitted online via mySi-net. Requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with deferred examinations, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons may be found at my.UQ.

Please note:

  • Applications can be submitted no later than 5 calendar days after the date of the original exam.
  • There are no provisions to defer a deferred exam. You need to be available to sit your deferred examination.
  • Your deferred examination request(s) must have a status of "submitted" in mySI-net to be assessed.
  • All applications for deferred in-semester examinations are assessed by the relevant school. Applications for deferred end-of-semester examinations are assessed by the Academic Services Division.
  • You’ll receive an email to your student email account when the status of your application is updated.
  • If you have a medical condition, mental health condition or disability and require alternative arrangements for your deferred exam you’ll need to complete the online alternative exam arrangements through my.UQ. This is in addition to your deferred examinations request. You need to submit this request on the same day as your request for a deferred exam or supplementary assessment. Contact Student Services if you need assistance completing your alternative exam arrangements request.ᅠ

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Other course materials

If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.

Required

Item Description Further Requirement
MATH2001/7000 Course Workbook This Workbook is available as a PDF from the course Blackboard page. A hard copy is also available from UQ Print. The workbook covers all the lecture material presented throughout the semester. Students should bring this document to all lectures. own item needed

Additional learning resources information

Any more recent editions of the listed texts are OK to use. Please make use of the "index" at the back of the book to search for relevant topics.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 13
(22 Jul - 27 Oct)

Lecture

Course lectures

Lectures will be on-campus. There are 3 face-to-face lectures per week.

Lecture

Pre-recorded Online Only Lectures

Most weeks there is one pre-recorded lecture that students should watch, that will not be covered in contact lectures

Multiple weeks

From Week 2 To Week 13
(29 Jul - 27 Oct)

Tutorial

Tutorials

Tutorials provide students with an opportunity for individual assistance with the course and with the assignments. To get the most out of the tutorials, students should attempt problems beforehand. The tutorial sheets will not be distributed in class but can be downloaded from the course Blackboard page. 

Additional learning activity information

There are two ways students can engage with the lecture content. Students may choose one of the following two options:

  1.  Attend three on-campus lectures per week. All of the theory will be covered, along with core examples designed to highlight the most important aspects. Recordings of these lectures will be made available in the Blackboard course website. It is strongly recommended that students engage in these lectures during their scheduled (i.e. centrally timetabled) time slots. There will also be at most one pre-recorded lecture per week that students should watch in addition to the face-to-face lectures. This online only content presents core material not covered in the face-to-face lectures, and each topic is clearly marked as such in the Blackboard week-by-week presentation. These pre-recorded lectures will be accessible in the Blackboard "Learning Resources" via the weekly modules.
  2.  Watch all the pre-recorded lecture content each week in your own time. Pre-recorded lectures from a previous semester are available to students in the Blackboard "Learning Resources" within each week's content folder. All the core lecture content can be accessed and viewed in this way via these online modules. It is very important for students choosing this option to keep up with the work, so such students should aim to watch all the videos contained in each weekly module during that particular week. There will be roughly four chapters of the lecture workbook covered per week. These topics are clearly marked.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.