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MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to students in any Faculty without a Senior Mathematics or equivalent background. Any student who has completed Senior Mathematics B to the level of High Achievement is not permitted to enrol. This subject prepares students for MA1000 or for other University courses that require Senior Mathematics B as a prerequisite. Townsville external offering is required for the online Bachelor of Education (Primary) as part of the maths/numeracy specialisation.
This subject is suitable for anyone who has not studied Mathematics Methods (Queensland, or equivalent) or for those who require a refresher. MA1020 prepares students for MA1000 or for other University courses and subjects that require Mathematics Methods as a prerequisite. Suitably experienced students may be directed to enrol in MA1000 instead. 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 for application to quantitatively-based University level subjects;
- 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, trigonometry and differentiation;
- manipulate and solve equations and formulae including: linear, quadratic, cubic and simultaneous equations;
- graph linear, quadratic, cubic and standard trigonometric functions.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
MA1021 |
Availabilities |
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Study Period 3, Intensive | |
| Census Date 02-Feb-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 23-Jan-2023 to 13-Feb-2023 (Classes will run every weekday, except public holidays, from 23 January until 13th February.) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census Date 06-Apr-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer: | Mr Sim Guan Lim. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer: | Dr Darcy Mullamphy. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Aug-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturers: | Ms Madalyn Casey, Dr Sophie Raynor. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 3, Intensive | |
| Census Date 02-Feb-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 23-Jan-2023 to 13-Feb-2023 (Classes will run every weekday, except public holidays, from 23 January until 13th February.) | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturers: | Mr Dale Muccignat, Dr Darcy Mullamphy, Mr Patrick Higgins. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Online, Study Period 86, External | |
| Census Date 09-Nov-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Study Period 1, External | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer: | Dr Darcy Mullamphy. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
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