Course Outline:
Specialist Mathematics draws on and deepens students’ mathematical knowledge, skills, and understanding, and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models. It includes the study of functions and calculus.
The subject leads to study in a range of tertiary courses such as mathematical sciences, engineering, computer science, and physical sciences. Students envisaging careers in related fields will benefit from studying this subject.
Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods. Students who complete this subject with a C– or better will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.
Topics Covered:
The topics studied in Specialist Mathematics are: Mathematical Induction; Complex Numbers; Functions and Sketching Graphs; Vectors in Three Dimensions; Integration Techniques and Applications; and Rates of Change and Differential Equations.
Length of course: Full year
Credit points and TAS Status: 20 Credit TAS
Recommended Background: High B grades or better in Stage 1 Mathematics A and Stage 1 Mathematics B and Stage 1 Mathematics C and Stage 1 Mathematics D.
Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
Essential Mathematics and General Mathematics
Other Advice:
This subject must be taken in conjunction with Stage 2 Mathematical Methods.
Course Outline:
Specialist Mathematics draws on and deepens students’ mathematical knowledge, skills, and understanding, and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models. It includes the study of functions and calculus.
The subject leads to study in a range of tertiary courses such as mathematical sciences, engineering, computer science, and physical sciences. Students envisaging careers in related fields will benefit from studying this subject.
Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods. Students who complete this subject with a C– or better will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.
Topics Covered:
The topics studied in Specialist Mathematics are: Mathematical Induction; Complex Numbers; Functions and Sketching Graphs; Vectors in Three Dimensions; Integration Techniques and Applications; and Rates of Change and Differential Equations.
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