SUBJECT OUTLINE

33230 Mathematics 2
Course area UTS: Science
Delivery Spring 2023; City
Credit points 6cp
Requisite(s) 33130 Mathematics 1 OR 33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science OR 37131
Introduction to Linear Dynamical Systems
Result type Grade and marks

Attendance: 2 x 1.5hpw (lecture, online), 1hpw (tutorial), 3 x 1hr (computer lab)

Subject coordinator
Dr Ara Asatryan: Email: [email protected]

Teaching staff
Dr Danica Solina (Statistics Component), Email: [email protected]

Dr Ara Asatryan (Mathematics Component), Email: [email protected]

Subject description
This subject consists of two parts: multivariate calculus and an introduction to statistics. The mathematical part
develops the mathematical skills required for mathematical modelling of systems involving more than one independent
variable. The statistics part is an introduction to descriptive statistics, statistical inference and simple linear regression.
Topics include linear algebra, solutions to sets of equations resulting from particular problems, eigenvectors and
eigenvalues, partial derivatives, optimisation, multiple integrals and their applications, and probability with a focus on
the determination of the reliability of a system of components in various engineering contexts.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. model real world problems in engineering practice using mathematical and statistical tools and resources
2. use formal mathematical and statistical terminology and also informal (lay) language to express the concepts
presented in the subject

3. demonstrate a high level of skill in the mathematical and statistical techniques covered in the subject by both
formulating and solving problems in engineering and science

4. demonstrate understanding of the theoretical results which justify the use of these techniques
5. communicate mathematical and statistical knowledge clearly, logically and critically
6. use appropriate mathematical and statistical software packages to perform calculations and explore ideas
relevant to the subject content

7. apply the subject matter covered in lectures, computer labs, tutorials and assignments to previously unseen
problems and proofs, especially in engineering and science.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the development of following course intended learning outcomes:
Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools
and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams,
communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace.
(E.1)

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Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information
sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

Faculty of Science Graduate Attributes:

Graduate Attribute 1 - Disciplinary knowledge

An understanding of the nature, practice & application of the chosen science discipline,

Graduate Attribute 2 - Research, inquiry and critical thinking

An understanding of the scientific method of knowledge acquisition. Encompasses problem solving, critical thinking
and analysis attributes, and the ability to discover new understandings.

Graduate Attribute 3 - Professional, ethical and social responsibility

The ability to acquire, develop, employ and integrate a range of technical, practical and professional skills, in
appropriate and ethical ways within a professional context, autonomously and collaboratively and across a range of
disciplinary and professional areas. Time management skills, personal organisation skills, teamwork skills, computing
skills, laboratory skills, data handling, quantitative and graphical literacy skills.

Graduate Attribute 5 - Communication

An understanding of the different forms of communication - writing, reading, speaking, listening - including visual and
graphical, within science and beyond and the ability to apply these appropriately and effectively for different audiences.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: Two 90 minute lectures per week

Lecture materials including detailed notes are provided in Canvas for students to read before the class. Concepts and
definitions are explored through the use of both pure and applied examples. Students have the opprtunity to make
notes and question concepts.

Tutorials: One one-hour tutorial per week

Students are required to attempt problems posted in Canvas before they come to the tutorial. These problems develop
the concepts deliverd in the previous lecture. In class students can ask questions about areas they don't understand
with either their peers or their tutors.

Computer labs: Three one-hour computer labs and eight mastery test sessions (four tests with a second chance
sitting)

Students work in the computer labs individually and in pairs. There is a problem sheet made available in Canvas which
students use to prepare before they come to the lab. During the class students interact with the tutors and other
students to complete the problems. The three labs make use of a program called minitab. This practice allows
students the opportunity to get feedback in preparation for the Mastery Tests.

The Mastery Tests are interspersed between the computer labs. The material covered in the computer lab relates to
the subsequent Mastery tests. After each test submission students get immediate feedback on correct or incorrect
repsonses. The maths study centre is then available as a support mechanism for students to get feedback on incorrect
responses and work through corret solutions. The subject coordinator will offer further feedback as a third step.

Webassign is the program used for pratice tests. These can be accesed online by students at any time during the
semester and students receive immediate feedback after each question is submitted. These questions cover all of the
subject materials.

Forms of attendance in this subject online flexible. There will be subject announcements indicating opportunites to
attend campus, alternatively all activites can be completed online.

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Content (topics)
Topics include: linear algebra including eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications; 3D geometry and functions of
several variables; partial derivatives; optimisation; multiple integrals and their applications; probability with a focus on
the determination of the reliability of a system of components in various engineering contexts; descriptive statistics,
probability distributions, statistical inference, introduction to linear regression.

Minitab is used in the statistics part of the subject. Other software will be used as appropriate.

Program
Week/Session Dates Description

1 07 - 11 Aug Lectures begin this week

Maths:
Linear Algebra
• Problem formulation
• Review matrices and determinants.
Stats:
What is Statistics?
Types of Data,
Introduction to EXCEL

Notes:

Attempt Practice Mastery Test 1.

2 14 - 18 Aug Maths:

Linear Algebra:
• Some applications of matrices
• Gaussian reduction
Stats:
Data summary and presentation

Notes:

Computer Labs begin this week

Mastery Test 1

3 21 - 25 Aug Maths:

Linear Algebra:
• Co-factor expansions and determinants.
• Solving linear systems
Stats:
Discrete random variables

Binomial Distribution

Notes:

Mastery Test 1 (second attempt)

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 Tutorials begin this week

Tutorial 1

4 28 Aug- 01 Sept Maths:

Linear Algebra:
• Vector notations
• Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Stats:
Poisson Distribution
Continuous random variables:
Exponential Distribution

Notes:

Computer Lab 1

Tutorial 2

5 04 - 08 Sept Maths:

Functions of several variables; limits and continuity; partial derivatives

Stats:
Normal Distribution

Notes:

Mastery Test 2

Tutorial 3

6 11 - 15 Sept Maths:

Tangent plane, linear approximations, differentials; chain rule

Stats:
Systems of Independent Components

Linear Combinations of Random Variables

Central Limit Theorem

Confidence Intervals

Sample Size Determination

Notes:

Mastery Test 2 (second chance)

Tutorial 4

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 7 18 - 22 Sept Maths:

Directional derivatives and gradients; Introduction to Optimisation

Stats:

Statistical Inference (mean – variance known)

Notes:

Computer Lab 2

Tutorial 5

StuVac 25 - 29 Sept StuVac (Study Vacation)

No classes on this week

8 03 - 06 Oct Maths:

Maxima, minima and saddle points; Lagrange multipliers

Stats:
Statistical Inference (mean – variance unknown)

Notes:

Computer Lab 3

Tutorial 6

Monday 2nd of October Labour Day Holiday tutorials and Labs will
take place on 6th of November

9 09 - 13 Oct Maths:
Double integrals: basics
Stats:
Statistical Inference (mean – two populations)

Notes:

Mastery Test 3
Tutorial 7

10 16 - 20 Oct Maths:

Double integrals: change of order

Double integrals: in polar coordinates

Stats:
Statistical inference (proportions)

Notes:

Mastery Test 3 (second attempt)

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 Tutorial 8

11 23 - 27 Oct Maths:
Change of variables in multiple integrals
Stats:
Introduction to linear regression

Notes:

Mastery Test 4

Tutorial 9

12 30 Oct - 03 Nov Maths:

Maths:
Application of double integrals; Triple integrals

Stats:

Linear regression 2

Notes:

Mastery Test 4 (second attempt)

Tutorial 10

StuVac 06- 10 Nov No Classes on this week except for missed Labour Day holiday Monday
classes which will take place on Monday 6th of November at the same
timeslots and classrooms as during the session

13 13 Nov Final Exam Period

Additional information
Students must achieve 50% in the final examination in order to pass the subject. A student who receives less than
50% for the examination, yet manages to achieve 50% or greater overall, will be awarded an X grade. The overall
mark should be at least 50% to pass the subject.

Students also will learn how to use Excel to solve simple statistics questions during their three Computer Lab
sessions.

Assessment
Assessment task 1: Mastery Test 1
Intent: To reaffirm required knowledge for success in 33230, and to become acquainted with the mastery
process.

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following science graduate attributes:

1. disciplinary knowledge

Mastery Tests targets Problem posing and solving – ability to identify, assess and formulate
problems relevant to one’s academic discipline and apply appropriate approaches and methods of
problem solving.

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 problem solving.

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s):

This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s):

D.1

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 5%

Task: An online mastery quiz to be completed in the computer lab that week. This task will be a
combination of multiple choice, numerical answer and symbolic answer questions in a similar format
to the provided sample quiz.

Length: 50 min

Due: Week As scheduled

Criteria: Correct interpretation of terminology,

Correct choice of problem solving strategies and procedures.

Correct choice of reasoning.

Assessment task 2: Mastery Test 2

Intent: To provide feedback on basic skills and concepts in the material covered in weeks 1-3 of the
statistics strand and weeks 1-2 of the mathematics strand.

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following science graduate attributes:

1. disciplinary knowledge

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s):

2, 3, 6 and 7

This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s):

D.1

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 15%

Task: An online mastery quiz to be completed in the computer lab that week. This task will be a
combination of multiple choice, numerical answer and symbolic answer questions in a similar format
to the provided sample quiz.

Length: 50 min

Due: Week As scheduled

Criteria: Correct use of terminology

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 Criteria: Correct use of terminology
Correct choice and use of problem solving strategies and procedures
Accurate mathematical reasoning

Assessment task 3: Mastery Test 3

Intent: To provide feedback on basic skills and concepts in the material covered in weeks 4-6 of the
statistics strand and weeks 3-6 of the mathematics strand.

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following science graduate attributes:

1. disciplinary knowledge

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s):

2, 3, 6 and 7

This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s):

D.1

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 15%

Task: An online mastery quiz to be completed in the computer lab that week. This task will be a
combination of multiple choice, numerical answer and symbolic answer questions in a similar format
to the provided sample quiz.

Length: 50 min

Due: Week As scheduled

Criteria: Correct interpretation of terminology,

Correct choice of problem solving strategies and procedures.

Correct choice of reasoning.

Assessment task 4: Mastery Test 4

Intent: To provide feedback on basic skills and concepts in the material covered in weeks 7-9 of the
statistics strand and weeks 7-10 of the mathematics strand.

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following science graduate attributes:

1. disciplinary knowledge

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s):

2, 3, 6 and 7

This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s):

D.1

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 15%

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 Task: An online mastery quiz to be completed in the computer lab that week. This task will be a
combination of multiple choice, numerical answer and symbolic answer questions in a similar format
to the provided sample quiz.

Length: 50 min

Due: Week As scheduled

Criteria: Correct interpretation of terminology,

Correct choice of problem solving strategies and procedures.

Correct choice of reasoning.

Assessment task 5: Final Exam

Intent: To comprehensively assess more advanced material across the subject, including material taken
from all of the lectures in both the statistics and mathematics strands.

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:

1. Disciplinary Knowledge

2. Research, inquiry and critical thinking

3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility

5. Communication

Objective(s): This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7

This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s):

D.1 and E.1

Groupwork: Individual

Weight: 50%

Task: Extended responses to several questions including seen and unseen problems, definitions, and
applications of concepts to specific problems. The final exam is compulsory.

Length: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time

Due: UTS Exam period

Criteria: Correct use of terminology

Correct choice and use of problem solving strategies and procedures

Accurate Mathematical Reasoning

Clarity of communication

Further The list of formulae and statistical tables provided for use in the final exam is available on Canvas.
information:

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Minimum requirements
Students must achieve 50% in the final examination in order to pass the subject. A student who receives less than
50% for the examination, yet manages to achieve 50% or greater overall, will be awarded an X grade.

Recommended texts
Devore, Jay (2014) Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences Ninth Edition Cengage.

Stewart: "Calculus, Concepts and Contexts", 4e (2010), Cengage.

References
Mathematics:

McLelland, G. J. (1999) An Introduction to Matrices, Determinants and Linear Equations.

Department of Mathematical Sciences, UTS. (available on UTS Online)

Statistics:
Montgomery, D. C., Runger, G. C. & Hubele, N. F. (2011) Engineering Statistics, 5th edition, Wiley.

Other resources
Students are encouraged to make use of the collection of online videos made available on Canvas, as well as practise
quizzes and weekly homework exercises on Webassign.

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you, they understand what it’s like to study the subject and how to do well, and they can pass those tips along to you.
Students also say it’s a great way to meet new people and a “guaranteed study hour”.
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