Mathematical Methods 3 (Phys Sci) (U01684)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : MAT-2-mm3

Ordinary differential equations: separable, second order linear with constant coefficients. Solution in series. Functions of several variables: partial derivatives, directional derivatives, with applications to tangent planes and normals. Chain rule. Jacobians. Taylor series with applications. Double and repeated integrals, change of variable.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : MAT-1-mm2 or concurrent attendance at MAT-2-mm2A

? Prohibited combinations : MAT-2-mi3, MAT-2-SVC, MAT-2-MAM, MAT-2-mc3, MAT-2-mc4, MAT-2-me3, MAT-2-me4

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mathematics for Physical Science & Engineering, (School of Mathematics, Schedule P)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	10:50	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials: M at 1000, 1110 and 1210 (shared with MAT-2-am3)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Ability to solve simple linear ordinary differential equations of first and second order
2. Ability to solve simple non-linear ordinary differential equations arising in physical problems
3. Ability to apply certain methods for multivariable calculus in physical problems