1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

ules). Separable differential equations, with or without
initial values. Functions of several variables: partial
derivatives; maxima and minima.
Recommended reading
To be advised.
SM111 Engineering Mathematics 1
10 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: Examination and tests
A common first year semester subject in the Bachelor of
Engineering and Bachelor of Applied Science (Multimedia
Technology).
Objectives
To provide students with a thorough grounding in
mathematics and to help develop their ability to use
mathematics with understanding to solve engineering
problems.
Content
Numbers and functions
Complex numbers
Vector algebra
Matrix algebra
Discrete mathematics
Recommended reading
James, G., et al, Modern Enginem'ng Mathematics, Addison
Wesley, 1993.
SM112 Engineering Mathematics 2
10 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisites: SMlll Assessment: Examination and tests
A common first year semester subject in the Bachelor of
Engineering.
Objectives
To provide students with a thorough grounding in
mathematics and to help develop their ability to use
mathematics with understanding to solve engineering
problems.
Content
Sequences, series and limits
Differentiation and integration
Further calculus of one variable
Functions of more than one variable
Recommended reading
James, G., et al, Modern Engineering Mathematics, Addison
Wesley, 1993.
SM119 Mathematics for Technology
10 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisite: SMlll Assessment: Examination and tests
A first year semester subject in the Bachelor of Applied
Science (Multimedia Technology)
Ob jectives
To provide students with a sufficient mathematical basis for
later subjects such as electronics, telecommunications and
computer graphics.
Content
Sequences, series and limits
Differentiation and integration
Fourier series and transforms
Data handling and probability theory
Recommended reading
James, G., et al, Modern Engineering Mathematics, Addison
Wesley, 1993.
James, G., et al, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Addison
Wesley, 1994.
SM131 Communication Skills
10 credit points 4 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisites: nil Assessment: individual assignments and
participation
This is a first year subject of the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Mathematics and Computer Science)
0 b jectives
Develop and improve students written and verbal
communication skills
Provide students with concepts and strategies for
successfully managing their own learning
Content
Communication Skills
In this component written communications skills will be
developed with particular reference to situationally
appropriate letters, memos, reports and essay writing. Study
and research skills will be enhanced by increasing
competence in note taking from oral and printed input and
in using library technology. Meeting skills and class
presentations will extend oral skills.
Managing your own learning
This component introduces students to the skills and
strategies necessary for developing self-managed learning.
Topics will include goal setting and planning, team learning
behaviour, time management, learning and memory
strategies, motivation, evaluation and stress management skills.
Recommended reading
Valence, K.E. and McWilliam, T., Communication 7%at Works.
Melbourne, Nelson Wadsworth, 1987
SM180 Mathematics 1
10 credit points per semester 4 hours per week (sems 1 & 2)
Hawthorn Prerequisites: nil Assessment: tests,
examinations and assignments
This is a first year subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Mathematics and Computer Science) and (Computer
Science)
Objectives
To provide students with mathematical knowledge and
skills essential for concurrent first year studies.
To enable students with ability and interest to further
develop their mathematical knowledge and skills.
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