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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Introductory
Former School/College
Anti-requisites
Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics
Unit aim
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
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Functions
- Trigonometry
- Descriptive Statistics
- Introduction to Calculus – Differentiation
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: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use basic mathematical skills | Intellectual rigour | ||||||
| 2 | Apply quantitative techniques to solve real world mathematical problems | Intellectual rigour | Creativity | |||||
| 3 | Use appropriate software in mathematical calculations and communications | Communication and social skills | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality | Communication and social skills | ||||||
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use basic mathematical skills
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- Apply quantitative techniques to solve real world mathematical problems
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA2: Creativity
- Use appropriate software in mathematical calculations and communications
- GA6: Communication and social skills
- Communicate mathematical ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels
of
formality
- GA6: Communication and social skills
Prescribed texts
- Croft, A & Davison, R, 2010, Foundation Maths MyMathLab Global pack, 5th edn, Pearson, United Kingdom. ISBN: 9780273730767.