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MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| 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.
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) - (70%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (30%) - Individual.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
MA1021 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| 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, Intensive, Study Period 3 | |
| Census Date 04-Feb-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 27-Jan-2021 to 15-Feb-2021 (Classes will run every weekday, except public holidays, from 27 January until 15th February.) | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer: | Mr Dale Muccignat. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| 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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| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| 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 |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| 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, Intensive, Study Period 3 | |
| Census Date 04-Feb-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 27-Jan-2021 to 15-Feb-2021 (Classes will run every weekday, except public holidays, from 27 January until 15th February.) | |
| Coordinator: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturers: | Mrs Carolyn Diedricks, Mr Dale Muccignat. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21 | |
| Census Date 11-Mar-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22 | |
| Census Date 24-Jun-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23 | |
| Census Date 07-Oct-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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