Overview
In this unit, you will build core algebraic skills by manipulating real numbers, exponents, and algebraic expressions. You will solve and graph linear equations and inequalities, and apply linear models to problem-solving. You will solve systems of linear equations and inequalities, and work with exponent rules, scientific notation, and polynomial expressions. You will factor quadratic and cubic expressions to solve related equations and apply these techniques in context. Throughout, you will communicate mathematically using correct terminology, notation, and logical reasoning.
Details
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 1 - 2027
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).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Coordinator reflection
Some students require additional support to recall, connect, and apply previously acquired mathematical knowledge.
Continue providing early revision guidance, supplementary learning resources, and brief formative activities to reinforce prerequisite knowledge and help students build a stronger foundation for the unit.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection
Student engagement and active participation in the unit have been lower than expected.
Encourage students to participate regularly in learning activities.