James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to students in any Faculty without a Senior Mathematics or equivalent background. This subject prepares students for Ma1000 or for other University courses that require Senior Mathematics B as a prerequisite.

Basic arithmetic and algebra skills with applications including fractions. Functions, including linear and quadratic with graph sketching. Trigonometry. Linear algebra: simultaneous equations, introduction to matrices. Introduction to calculus with applications: graphical interpretation and simple rules.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect: David Godwin.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours
  • 13 hours
    Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

    , , Study Period 1
    Census Date 31-Mar-2005
    Coord/Lect: phrlj.
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours
    • 13 hours
      Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

      , , Study Period 21
      Census Date 06-May-2005
      Face to face teaching 14-Mar-2005 to 17-Jun-2005
      Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward.
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours
      • 13 hours
        Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

        , , Study Period 2
        Census Date 31-Aug-2005
        Coord/Lect: Dr Darcy Mullamphy.
        Contact hours:
        • 39 hours
        • 13 hours
          Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

          , , Study Period 23
          Census Date 23-Dec-2005
          Face to face teaching 07-Nov-2005 to 17-Feb-2006
          Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward.
          Contact hours:
          • 39 hours
          • 13 hours
            Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

            , , Study Period 22
            Census Date 31-Aug-2005
            Face to face teaching 11-Jul-2005 to 14-Oct-2005
            Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward.
            Contact hours:
            • 39 hours
            • 13 hours
              Assessment: (50%); (40%); (10%).

              Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.