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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

Faculty/College

SCU College

Anti-requisites

Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - 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

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, logic and networks

Module 5 - Trigonometry and applied geometry 

Module 6 - Data analysis, statistics and probability

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:
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
  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

Prescribed texts

  • No prescribed texts.

  • No 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 texts may change in future teaching periods.