35101 Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems
6cp; 5hpwAnti-requisite(s): 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 AND 33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science
Problems as diverse as analysing the effects of interest rates or ecological change involve the study of systems that 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
Spring semester, City campus
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- 2013 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $1045 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
- 2013 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $3000 (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: 0.125
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