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SMA209 - Mathematics 2

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

Credit Points

Unit Level

200

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 units in (SMA102) OR Must be enrolled in SENGG1, SENGG2

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Introductory MATLAB skills

Unit Description

The first part of this unit covers the properties and methods of the solution of first and second order ordinary differential equations and the properties of Fourier series. The second part of this unit covers the properties and methods of solving differential and integral equations using Laplace transforms.

Students will also make use of the Computer software (MATLAB), where appropriate as an integral part to perform mathematical calculations in this unit.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Solve first and second order ordinary differential equations
2.	Use Fourier series expansions to a range of disciplines.
3.	Apply Laplace transforms to solve differential and integral equations.
4.	Use Matlab as a computational tool for use for solving differential equations and calculating Fourier expansions of periodic function

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Biweekly Online Tests (5 tests x 8% each with 40 minutes duration = 40%)	40%	1,2,3
2.	MATLAB Assignment (equivalent to 20 pages)	20%	1,2,3,4
3.	Final test (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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