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13MAT - Mathematics (Calculus) - NCEA Level 3

13MAT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Yu.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Criteria

Prerequisites:
At least 14 credits in 12MAT: NCEA Level 2 Mathematics including passes in both the Algebra external 91261 and the Calculus external 91262.


13 Mathematics (Calculus) - NCEA Level 3

Course Statement:

This course is designed to meet the needs of students intending to study the physical sciences and engineering at a tertiary level. It will develop significant analytical and problem solving skills helpful for many other disciplines too. Content will include differential and integral calculus, including the modelling of differential equations. Complex numbers, trigonometry and the geometry of conic sections are covered in depth.

Achievement Standards:


Standard

Description

Credits

Int/Ext

91573 

3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems.

3

Internal

91575

3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems.

4

Internal

91577 

3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems.

5

External

91578 

3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems.

6

External

91579 

3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems.

6

External

Topics Covered:

  • Conic Sections (Internal)

  • Trigonometry (internal)

  • Algebra of Complex Numbers (External)

  • Differentiation (External)

  • Integration (External)

Faculties:

Mathematics



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 13MAT: a cost of approx. $ 24 for a set of 3 books of each of AS91577 (complex numbers), AS91578 (differentiation) and AS91579 (integration).










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