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MATH11248 Algebra 1

Algebra 1

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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will study the application of concepts and operational rules of numeric representations and elementary mathematical functions to solve problems. You will utilise algebraic techniques to simplify and manipulate expressions, including algebraic fractions, by combining like terms and factoring. You will determine solutions to problems involving algebraic equation-solving techniques. You will also analyse and synthesise foundation mathematics techniques, principles and concepts into a cohesive, valid and logically communicated solution using correct terminology and notation, and mathematical language.

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

There are no requisites for this unit.

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 2 - 2026

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).