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MATHS 150 Summary

Availability: S1 C, S2 C

Points: 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The main pathway for well prepared students who are planning further courses in the mathematical sciences, including mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, economics, or finance. It gives an introduction to the use of careful mathematical language and reasoning in the context of the calculus and linear algebra. MATHS 150 is a lot of fun, and is the recommended preparation for MATHS 250.

Prerequisite: B+ in MATHS 102, or at least 18 credits in Calculus at NCEA Level 3, including at least 6 credits at merit or excellence (or equivalent)

Restriction: MATHS 108, 109, 151, 130, ENGSCI 111, PHYSICS 111. Cannot be taken after any of MATHS 208, MATHS 250 or PHYSICS 210.

Textbooks:

• H. Anton, I. Bivens, S. Davis, “Calculus: Early Transcendentals” (8th Edition). Wiley.
• H. Anton, R. Busby, “Contemporary Linear Algebra”. Wiley.

They are available new at both the University Bookshop (UBS) in the Student Commons area (Kate Edger Building) and VOL 1 Bookshop, 33 Symonds St. They are sold as a shrinkwrapped pair at a special price negotiated with the publisher, Wiley. You may also be able to find second hand copies.

Coursebooks:

Lecture Outlines and the course CD are available from the Student Resource Centre.