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Unit of Study MAT10718 - Mathematical Ideas (2015)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    7

  • Level of learning

    Introductory

  • Former School/College

  • Enrolment information

    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 proficiency in the mathematical ideas and techniques within the unit
2 demonstrate an understanding of current mathematical knowledge as well the historical development of selected important mathematical ideas
3 analyse real world problems through the use of the mathematical ideas and techniques in the unit
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 proficiency in the mathematical ideas and techniques within the unit
    • GA4:
  2. demonstrate an understanding of current mathematical knowledge as well the historical development of selected important mathematical ideas
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  3. analyse real world problems through the use of the mathematical ideas and techniques in the unit
    • GA1:
    • GA6:
  4. communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality.
    • GA4:
    • GA6:

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