MA1020:03
Preparatory Mathematics
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 13 practice classes, 13 hours practicals. Semester 1 and 2.
Available to students in any Faculty without a Senior Mathematics or equivalent background. This subject prepares students for or for other University courses that require Senior Mathematics B as a prerequisite.
Staff: Dr S Belward, Mr D Mullamphy.
Basic algebraic skills with applications. Functions, including linear and quadratic with graph sketching; commonly used functions and inverses (e.g. log and exponential). Linear algebra: simultaneous equations, introduction to matrices. Introduction to calculus with applications: graphical interpretation and simple rules.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop sufficient basic mathematical skills for application to quantitatively-based University level subjects.
Assessment by coursework (tests and assignments) (50%); a three-hour examination (50%).