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MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
Technology Mathematics
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will apply essential mathematical concepts, processes, and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for problems in science and engineering domains. You will investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings, use trigonometric functions to solve relevant problems and describe periodic phenomena. You will also learn and apply principles of applied calculus for describing and solving engineering problems. Other important elements of this unit are the effective communication of results, concepts, and ideas using mathematics as a language in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical, and precise approach.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 7
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Anti-requisites: MATH11218, MATH11246Pre-requisite: MATH11247

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2024

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
4. Examination
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Feedback

The unit requirements score in the student survey dropped.

Recommendation

In the beginning of the term all assignments and assessment requirements in the unit need to be presented to the students.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Feedback

The useful learning materials score in the student survey declined.

Recommendation

The specific example problem solutions discussed in the class need to be shared with the students with clear working steps.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Feedback

The learning from the assessments score in the student survey plummeted.

Recommendation

A specific class time may be arranged to discuss the student's mistakes in their submitted assignments.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Feedback

The useful feedback score in the student survey decreased.

Recommendation

Tutorial classes along with separate consultation time may be allocated.

Feedback from Unit evaluation data

Feedback

The overall student satisfaction score in the student survey was reduced

Recommendation

Following the previously listed recommendations may improve the student satisfaction score.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate foundation mathematics skills with emphasis on application to engineering disciplines
  2. Formulate and analyse simple mathematical models
  3. Apply theory to practical problems drawn from a range of engineering disciplines
  4. Solve engineering related problems using foundation mathematics and introductory calculus techniques.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Introductory
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 4N )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 3N 4N )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem-solving. (LO: 3N 4N )

Intermediate
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 3I 4N )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Examination - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 20%
3 - Written Assessment - 20%
4 - Examination - 40%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Essentials and Examples of Applied Mathematics

Edition: 2nd (2022)
Authors: William W. Guo
Pearson Australia,
Melbourne Melbourne , VIC , Australia
ISBN: 978-0-655-70362-4

Additional Textbook Information

IT Resources
You will need access to the following IT resources:
CQUniversity Student Email
Internet
Unit Website (Moodle)
Computer - ability to access study materials, including instructional videos and scan and upload assessment.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Computer - ability to access study materials, including instructional videos and scan and upload assessment.
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Azad Rahman Unit Coordinator
a.rahman2@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 04 Nov 2024

Module/Topic

Unit Introduction Functions and Graphs

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 4; complete Week 1 exercises.

Week 2 Begin Date: 11 Nov 2024

Module/Topic

Polynomial Functions

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 5; complete Week 2 exercises.

Week 3 Begin Date: 18 Nov 2024

Module/Topic

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 6; complete Week 3 exercises.

Online Quiz 1 opens Monday.

Week 4 Begin Date: 25 Nov 2024

Module/Topic

Trigonometric and Hyperbolic Functions

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 7; complete Week 4 exercises
Online Quiz 1 continues.

Week 5 Begin Date: 02 Dec 2024

Module/Topic

Introduction to Calculus (I)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 10.1-10.2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 10.1-10.2; complete Week 5 exercises.

Online Quiz 1 closes on Sunday.

Week 6 Begin Date: 09 Dec 2024

Module/Topic

Introduction to Calculus (II)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 10.3, 10.4 (Example 10.36-37), 11.1 (Examples
11.1, 11.2, 11.3)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 10.3, 10.4 (Example 10.36-37), 11.1 (Examples 11.1, 11.2, 11.3); complete Week 6 exercises.

Online Quiz 2 opens Monday.

 


Assignment 1 Due: Week 6 Friday (13 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 16 Dec 2024

Module/Topic

Introduction to Calculus (III)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 11.2, 11.3, 11.4
(Examples 11.6-8, 11.20-23)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 (Examples 11.6-8, 11.20-23);
complete Week 7 exercises.

Online Quiz 2 continues.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 23 Dec 2024

Module/Topic

Mid-Term Break

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 30 Dec 2024

Module/Topic

Mid-Term Break

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 Jan 2025

Module/Topic

Introduction to Calculus (IV)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 13.1, 14.1, 15 (Example 15.1-2, 15.7-8)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 13.1, 14.1, 15 (Example 15.1-2, 15.7-8); complete Week 8 exercises.

Online Quiz 2 closes on Sunday.

Week 9 Begin Date: 13 Jan 2025

Module/Topic

Introduction to Calculus (V)

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 16.1, 16.2.1 (Physical plane areas)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 16.1, 16.2.1 (Physical plane areas); complete Week 9 exercises.

Online Quiz 3 opens Monday.

Week 10 Begin Date: 20 Jan 2025

Module/Topic

Vectors

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 8; complete Week 10 exercises.
Online Quiz 3 continues.


Assignment 2 Due: Week 10 Friday (24 Jan 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 27 Jan 2025

Module/Topic

Complex numbers

Chapter

Textbook: Chapter 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapter 9; complete Week 11 exercises
Online Quiz 3 continues.

Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Feb 2025

Module/Topic

Systems of Linear Equations, Unit review and examination preparation.

Chapter

Textbook: Chapters 18.2, 18.3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Read Chapters 18.2, 18.3; complete Week 12 exercises.

Online Quiz 3 closes on Sunday.

Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Feb 2025

Module/Topic

Exam week

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator: Dr Azad Rahman

email: a.rahman2@cqu.edu.au

Telephone (Office): 0749309313

Office: Rockhampton, North, CQUniversity, Building 30, First Floor, Room 1.10.

Textbook: Essentials and Examples of Applied Mathematics
                Author: Guo, William W.,
                2nd edition; 2020

·         The e-book version of the textbook is available in CQU Library recourses (ProQuest Ebook Central)

·         Access Model: Please note that the Ebook platform supports three concurrent users (3U)

If you have any individual queries, please do not hesitate to email me (unit coordinator) and I will get back to you within two working days.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Progressive Quizzes

Task Description

  • This assessment consists of three online progressive quizzes.
  • The quizzes will cover the mathematical concepts and basic operations of all topics covered over the term.
  • Details on questions will be released once a quiz session is open.
  • The opening and closing dates for the quizzes are provided in the Unit Profile schedule and Moodle.


Number of Quizzes

3


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

The dates for each quiz is detailed in the Schedule of the Unit Profile.


Return Date to Students

Your result will be automatically displayed on screen once you completed your final attempt.


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

  • Each question has 5 choices, of which only ONE is correct.
  • You are allowed 3 attempts to answer a question, and the last answer will be saved and graded.
  • No penalty is applied for multiple attempts.
  • You get the full mark for a correct answer and no mark for an incorrect answer.
  • No partial marks are available.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
You have up to three attempts for each question in the progressive quiz.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate foundation mathematics skills with emphasis on application to engineering disciplines
  • Formulate and analyse simple mathematical models


Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 1

Task Description

  • This is an individual assignment.
  • This assignment will test your knowledge of topics covered in Weeks 1-4.
  • The assignment details will be available on the Moodle website.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (13 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Vacation Week Monday (30 Dec 2024)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

  • The final mark for this assignment is out of 20.
  • Questions are awarded the full marks allocated if they are error-free.
  • Partial marks are given if there are some errors.
  • No marks are given if the question is not attempted or it contains so many errors as to render the attempt to be without value.
  • Answers to all questions should be neatly and clearly presented and all appropriate working should be shown.
  • Assignments will receive NO marks if submitted when the solutions are released.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit one PDF file through the unit Moodle website.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply theory to practical problems drawn from a range of engineering disciplines
  • Solve engineering related problems using foundation mathematics and introductory calculus techniques.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 2

Task Description

  • This is an individual assignment.
  • This assignment will test your knowledge of topics covered in Weeks 5-9.
  • The assignment details will be available on the Moodle website


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (24 Jan 2025) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (7 Feb 2025)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

  • The final mark for this assignment is out of 20.
  • Questions are awarded the full marks allocated if they are error-free.
  • Partial marks are given if there are some errors.
  • No marks are given if the question is not attempted or it contains so many errors as to render the attempt to be without value.
  • Answers to all questions should be neatly and clearly presented and all appropriate working should be shown.
  • Assignments will receive NO marks if submitted after the solutions are released.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit one PDF file through the unit Moodle website.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply theory to practical problems drawn from a range of engineering disciplines
  • Solve engineering related problems using foundation mathematics and introductory calculus techniques.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
40%

Length
180 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Open Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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