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MA0020 - Preparatory Mathematics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject is only available within the Certificate of Higher Education or as Non
Award Study.
Basic arithmetic and algebra skills with applications including fractions. Functions,
including linear and quadratic with graph sketching. Trigonometry. Simultaneous equations,
introduction to logarithms and exponential functions. Introduction to calculus with
applications: graphical interpretation and simple rules.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate fundamental mathematical skills to solve introductory mathematical problems
using techniques of arithmetic, algebra, functions and graphs, trigonometry and differential
calculus;
- apply standard mathematical laws, definitions and procedures involving: precedence,
expansion and factorisation, indices, exponentials and logarithms, graph sketching,
trigonometry and differentiation;
- apply logical thinking to problem-solve in a mathematical context by forming, manipulating
and solving equations and formulae;
- demonstrate skills in writing mathematics.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MA1020 |
Availabilities
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Study Period 3,
External
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Census Date 04-Feb-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Ms Kate Sheppard, Mr Patrick Higgins |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 30 hours online workshops - Between 15 - 30 hours of online workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Study Period 18,
External
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Census Date 02-Dec-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Rhian Morgan, Mr Patrick Higgins |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 30 hours online workshops - Between 15 - 30 hours of online workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
|
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.