MA1000 - Mathematical Foundations
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Mathematics & Statistics (pre 2009) |
Algebra including partial fractions and the binomial theorem; analytic geometry; functions and graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometry; differentiation, including implicit differentiation and related rates; stationary points, curve sketching; simple integration; matrix algebra. The subject is designed for students with an OP of 10 or better. Students who do not have this level of preparation will be encouraged to consider MA1020 to build their foundation in Mathematics.
Learning Outcomes
- students are expected to revise and enhance elementary skills from secondary school mathematics, with active participation in practicals to supplement the lecture presentations. The mathematical applications include simple modelling exercises in science and engineering, with ancillary computer software to assist calculation and understanding.
| Prerequisites: | MA1020 or Senior Maths B (or equivalent) or permission of HoS, Senior Maths C or equivalent recommended |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Patrick Higgins. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| Townsville, Block, Study Period 7 | |
| Census Date 11-Jul-2008 | |
| Face to face teaching 07-Jul-2008 to 28-Jul-2008 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Patrick Higgins |
| Lecturers: | Professor Danny Coomans, Mr Patrick Higgins. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 04-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr David Godwin. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 28-Mar-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc123725. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 25-Jul-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc123725. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 28-Nov-2008 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Patrick Higgins |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| Beijing UT, Internal, Study Period 63 | |
| Census Date 17-Oct-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Shaun Belward. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21 | |
| Census Date 18-Apr-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc123725. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22 | |
| Census Date 15-Aug-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc123725. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
| JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23 | |
| Census Date 12-Dec-2008 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc123725. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%). |
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