MATH07039 2019 Mathematics 302H
A geometric approach to vectors, matrices and vector fields in three dimensions.
This module will be approximately 8 weeks in duration due to work placement.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Find the scalar and cross product of vectors with applications including the projection of vectors, angles, areas, volumes and angular velocity
Find the vector equations of lines and planes in three dimensions
Determine the linear independence of vectors with geometric interpretation
Find functions of vectors including linear transformations and isometries as matrix operations including rotation and reflection. Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Indicative Syllabus
Vector algebra, addition and subtraction, scalar multiplication, triangle law for addition.
Scalar product and cross product of vectors with applications including the projection of vectors, angles, areas, volumes and angular velocity
Find the vector equations of lines and planes in three dimensions
Linear Independence of vectors, vector spaces, basis, dimension and rank
Vector functions including linear transformations and isometries as matrix operations, including rotations, reflections and dilations.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Part Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Module Resources
K.A. Stroud: "Engineering Mathematics", any edition
K.A. Stroud: "Further Engineering Mathematics", any edition
www.mathcentre.ac.uk
www.khanacademy.org
IT Sligo Maths Support Centre