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Unit of Study MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    SCU College

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

Introduces and extends foundational mathematical knowledge, concepts, and skills required for study across various discipline areas. The unit focuses on developing an understanding of problem-solving and how digital technologies can be used to solve real-world mathematical problems. Students will learn how to effectively communicate concepts, thinking, and solutions to real-world mathematical problems.

Unit content

Warm Up Module – Introduction to learning/relearning mathematics

Module 1 – Number theory, arithmetic and financial mathematics

Module 2 – Algebra fundamentals

Module 3 – Solving, manipulating and graphing equations

Module 4 – Measurement and networks

Module 5 – Trigonometry and applied geometry 

Module 6 – Data analysis, statistics and probability

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4,5
Term4,5
Online
Term1,3,4,5
Term3,4

Learning outcomes

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:

Analyse a variety of mathematical problems and identify appropriate approaches to find a solution.

Apply a range of mathematical concepts, techniques and digital technologies to solve a variety of real-world mathematical problems.

Effectively communicate mathematical concepts, thinking, and solutions at different levels of formality using verbal, written, and graphical forms of communication.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012859199902368: Marecek, L & Anthony-Smith, M, 2020, Intermediate algebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Blackboard Collaborate
    Your unit assessor will use Blackboard Collaborate in this unit, which is like an online virtual classroom. You can find out more by clicking the ‘Blackboard Collaborate Help’ button within your MySCU unit, or go to: www.scu.edu.au/collaborate.

  • A non-programmable scientific calculator.

  • Access to Microsoft Excel, or similar spreadsheet package. As an SCU student you can download Microsoft Office for free if you do not have the software. For more information please follow this link https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/ts/help-with-general-software-systems/microsoft-office/how-to-download-microsoft-office

Prescribed Texts
  • This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012859199902368: Marecek, L & Anthony-Smith, M, 2020, Intermediate algebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Blackboard Collaborate
    Your unit assessor will use Blackboard Collaborate in this unit, which is like an online virtual classroom. You can find out more by clicking the ‘Blackboard Collaborate Help’ button within your MySCU unit, or go to: www.scu.edu.au/collaborate.

  • A non-programmable scientific calculator.

  • Access to Microsoft Excel, or similar spreadsheet package. As an SCU student you can download Microsoft Office for free if you do not have the software. For more information please follow this link https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/ts/help-with-general-software-systems/microsoft-office/how-to-download-microsoft-office

Prescribed Texts
  • This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012859199902368: Marecek, L & Anthony-Smith, M, 2020, Intermediate algebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Blackboard Collaborate
    Your unit assessor will use Blackboard Collaborate in this unit, which is like an online virtual classroom. You can find out more by clicking the ‘Blackboard Collaborate Help’ button within your MySCU unit, or go to: www.scu.edu.au/collaborate.

  • A non-programmable scientific calculator.

  • Access to Microsoft Excel, or similar spreadsheet package. As an SCU student you can download Microsoft Office for free if you do not have the software. For more information please follow this link https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/ts/help-with-general-software-systems/microsoft-office/how-to-download-microsoft-office

Prescribed Texts
  • This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012859199902368: Marecek, L & Anthony-Smith, M, 2020, Intermediate algebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • Blackboard Collaborate
    Your unit assessor will use Blackboard Collaborate in this unit, which is like an online virtual classroom. You can find out more by clicking the ‘Blackboard Collaborate Help’ button within your MySCU unit, or go to: www.scu.edu.au/collaborate.

  • A non-programmable scientific calculator.

  • Access to Microsoft Excel, or similar spreadsheet package. As an SCU student you can download Microsoft Office for free if you do not have the software. For more information please follow this link https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/ts/help-with-general-software-systems/microsoft-office/how-to-download-microsoft-office

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.