James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Discipline of Mathematics & Statistics (pre 2009)

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

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: Dr Darcy Mullamphy.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

    Townsville, Block, Study Period 3
    Census Date 26-Jan-2007
    Face to face teaching 22-Jan-2007 to 12-Feb-2007
    Coord/Lect: Dr Darcy Mullamphy.
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours lectures
    • 13 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 30-Mar-2007
      Coord/Lect: Mr David Godwin.
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours lectures
      • 13 hours practicals
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

        ITTI Sydney, Limited, Study Period 21
        Census Date 11-May-2007
        Face to face teaching 26-Mar-2007 to 06-Jul-2007
        Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
        Contact hours:
        • 39 hours lectures
        • 13 hours practicals
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

          ITTI Sydney, Limited, Study Period 23
          Census Date 14-Dec-2007
          Face to face teaching 19-Nov-2007 to 07-Mar-2008
          Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
          Contact hours:
          • 39 hours lectures
          • 13 hours practicals
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

            ITTI Sydney, Limited, Study Period 22
            Census Date 31-Aug-2007
            Face to face teaching 23-Jul-2007 to 02-Nov-2007
            Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
            Contact hours:
            • 39 hours lectures
            • 13 hours practicals
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (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.