35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems
6cp; 5hpwProblems as diverse as analysing the effects of interest rates or ecological change involve the study of systems which evolve in various ways. This subject provides an introduction to the modelling of change through difference and differential equations and allows students to see something of the power of mathematics through the interplay between linear algebra and differential equations. Topics include: systems of linear equations, and their occurrence in everyday problems; methods for solving these equations using matrices and determinants; solution of differential equations by series; methods of integration; eigenvalues, eigenvectors, matrix exponentials and their use in the solution of systems of differential equations. The computer algebra system Mathematica is used for symbolic, graphical and numerical computations.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,587.50
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
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