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Unit of Study MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics (2016)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    6

  • Level of learning

    Introductory

  • Former School/College

    SCU College

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

Introduces students to and develops mathematical knowledge, concepts and skills required in a range of quantitatively based awards. To reinforce learning real world applications of mathematics will be utilised to develop students’ problem solving skills. Software associated with mathematical calculations, graphing and problem solving will be used.

Unit content

  • Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Basic Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Linear and Nonlinear Functions and Graphs
  • Introduction to Matrices
  • Introduction to Differentiation

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Lismore Session 1 Session 1
Online Session 1 N/A

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use basic mathematical skills
2 Apply quantitative techniques to solve real world mathematical problems
3 Use appropriate software in mathematical calculations and communications
4 Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use basic mathematical skills
    • GA1:
  2. Apply quantitative techniques to solve real world mathematical problems
    • GA1:
    • GA2:
  3. Use appropriate software in mathematical calculations and communications
    • GA6:
  4. Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality
    • GA6:

Prescribed learning resources

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