Unit Synopsis
In this unit, you will study fundamental mathematical concepts, processes, and techniques necessary to support subsequent studies in applied calculus. Throughout the term, you will record handwritten worked examples of all problems attempted in a workbook to create a comprehensive resource for solving mathematical problems, which you can apply in the exam and throughout your course and career. You will investigate the properties and applications of linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential functions. You will use trigonometry to solve triangles and determine solutions to problems involving algebraic techniques. Complex numbers, vectors, and matrix algebra will be used to develop solutions to problems. Other important elements of this unit are communicating results, concepts, and ideas using mathematics as a language. This unit will develop your software skills in WolframAlpha to visualise, analyse, validate and solve problems.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 1 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 1 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Anti-requisite: MATH12223 or MATH12224.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). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from 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).
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.
Assessment Tasks
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This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.
Past Exams
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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.
Source: Student evaluation
Some students commented that workload requirements for this unit were difficult and excessive, while others said that there was no new content for them.
Unit content should be reviewed.
Unit content was reviewed and revised without affecting the learning outcomes.
Source: Student evaluation
Students were happy with the unit organisation and delivery.
The unit organisation and delivery structure should be continued.
The unit organisation and delivery structure was continued.
Source: In-class discussions
Students commended the availability of all learning resources at the commencement of the term, which supported their preparation, independent learning, and engagement with the unit content.
All learning resources should be made available at the commencement of the teaching term to support flexible, self-paced, and independent learning, thereby enhancing the overall student learning experience.
In Progress
Source: Student evaluation
Some students expressed concerns regarding the tutorial arrangements due to frequent changes to timetables and venues, which affected their ability to plan and attend classes effectively.
Tutorial timetables should be finalised and communicated well in advance of the scheduled commencement of classes to support effective student planning and participation.
In Progress
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