MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Engineering Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
GAS1601
Basic mathematics
R Steel
6 points + 3 hours per week + Full-year subject + Gippsland/Distance +
Prerequisites: The subject assumes a mathematical background at about Year 11
(fifth form). Students lacking this background should seek advice. Enrolment in
this subject will only be accepted after consultation with the subject adviser
or group leader mathematical sciences + Prohibitions: Concurrent enrolment in
subject GAS1601 and GAS1641, (GAS1642 not recommended)
Objectives A student who lacks a recent Year 12 level mathematics
background is expected to develop the mathematical skills and conceptual
framework required for entry to first-year level studies in engineering,
science and mathematics.
Synopsis The topics covered include number systems, basic algebra, sets,
functions, analytic geometry, trigonometric functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions, sequences and series, introductory elements of
differential and integral calculus and matrices.
Assessment Six assignments + Two examinations (3 hours) + Examinations
will include a mastery-learning component
Prescribed texts
- Unilearn mathematics Modules B1-4 and C1-6, Queensland Open Learning
Network, 1993
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