MA1000 - Mathematical Foundations

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
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 Maths C OR Admission to 102810 OR Admission to 102910

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Mr Patrick Higgins.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures - 2 hours lecture/week 13 hours tutorials - 1 hour tutorial/week; commence Week 2. Students will be allocated to tutorial during Week 1.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 10-Jul-2009
Face to face teaching 29-Jun-2009 to 20-Jul-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr Robyn Cumming, Mr Patrick Higgins.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Mr David Godwin
Lecturers:	Mrs Carolyn Diedricks, Mr Dan Christian, Mr David Godwin.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures - 2 hours lecture/week 13 hours tutorials - 1 hour tutorial/week; commence Week 2. Students will be allocated to tutorial during Week 1.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 24-Jul-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 20-Nov-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
Beijing UT, Internal, Study Period 63
Census Date 23-Oct-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr Shaun Belward.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
Census Date 17-Apr-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 14-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 11-Dec-2009
Coord/Lect:	jc123725.
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (40%).

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