FS0200 - Introduction to Mathematics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject is designed to provide students with basic mathematical knowledge and skills at the secondary level. The subject is designed for students with a very basic level of secondary mathematics. They will gain knowledge and skills in basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, and coordinate geometry.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the fundamental of algebra, including factorisation, substitution and transposition of both linear and non-linear equations;
• understand the basic ratios, rates, and variation;
• understand basic geometry, functions and graphs, linear relations and functions, basic curve sketching and polar coordinates;
• understand basic trigonometry;
• apply the concept learnt to solve practical problems, including the use of electronics spreadsheet.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

5.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 21-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Mr Sing Quek
Lecturers:	Mr Sing Quek, Mr Hunn Lee.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); approximation, algebra, matrices and its applications (25%); function, solving equations, graphs, sine functions/trigonometry, proving of identities (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 18-Jul-2013
Coord/Lect:	Mr Sing Quek.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); approximation, algebra, matrices and its applications (25%); function, solving equations, graphs, sine functions/trigonometry, proving of identities (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 14-Nov-2013
Coord/Lect:	Mr Sing Quek.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); approximation, algebra, matrices and its applications (25%); function, solving equations, graphs, sine functions/trigonometry, proving of identities (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.