James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Engineering

Available to students in any Faculty without a Senior Mathematics or equivalent background. Any student who has completed Senior Mathematics B to the level of High Achievement is not permitted to enrol. 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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MA1021

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
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 03-Feb-2011
    Face to face teaching 24-Jan-2011 to 14-Feb-2011
    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 7
      Census Date 07-Jul-2011
      Face to face teaching 27-Jun-2011 to 18-Jul-2011
      Coord/Lect: Mr Patrick Higgins.
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours lectures
      • 13 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 60%); other exams (10% - 30%); quizzes or tests (10% - 20%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 24-Mar-2011
        Coord/Lect: Mr David Godwin.
        Contact hours:
        • 39 hours lectures
        • 13 hours practicals
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

          Cairns, Block, Study Period 3
          Census Date 03-Feb-2011
          Face to face teaching 24-Jan-2011 to 14-Feb-2011
          Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
          Lecturer: Mrs Carolyn Diedricks.
          Contact hours:
          • 39 hours lectures
          • 13 hours practicals
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

            JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
            Census Date 14-Apr-2011
            Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
            Contact hours:
            • 39 hours lectures
            • 13 hours practicals
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 11-Aug-2011
              Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
              Contact hours:
              • 39 hours lectures
              • 13 hours practicals
                Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                Census Date 08-Dec-2011
                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.