6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Dr Claudia Orellana
(Semester 2)
Dr James Russo
(Full-year Clayton)
Unit guides
Synopsis
This unit provides a foundation in mathematics to provide students with skills to support their future university studies. Topics covered include linear modelling, graphs of curves, financial mathematics, univariate and bivariate data, probability, matrices, and sequences and series. Students are supported to develop core concepts and skills, and to apply these to solve problems.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
- apply their mathematics knowledge to solve problems in a range of contexts
- solve problems requiring linear or curved graphing skills, including sketching, identifying key features and finding equations
- apply correct procedures to solve financial application problems, and interpret the solutions
- summarise, present and interpret data numerically and graphically
- select and apply appropriate procedures for the solution of probability problems, including recognition of dependent and independent events
- calculate operation on matrices, including by-hand calculations involving identity and inverse matrices
- generate an arithmetic or geometric sequence or series using a recurrence relation, and solve problems in practical contexts.
Assessment
In-class test (1 hour, 800 words equivalent, 20%)
Take-home assignment (800 words equivalent, 20%)
Take-home assignment (1200 words equivalent, 30%)
In-class test (1 hour, 1200 words equivalent, 30%)
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
- Contact hours for on-campus students:
- lectures
- tutorials
- 6 hours of directed online activity
- Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester
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