James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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

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Combinations:
MA1021

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
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 07-Feb-2013
    Face to face teaching 29-Jan-2013 to 18-Feb-2013
    Coord/Lect: Dr Shaun Belward.
    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 11-Jul-2013
      Face to face teaching 02-Jul-2013 to 22-Jul-2013
      Coord/Lect: Dr Darcy Mullamphy.
      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 28-Mar-2013
        Coord/Lect: Mrs Carolyn Diedricks.
        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 07-Feb-2013
          Face to face teaching 29-Jan-2013 to 18-Feb-2013
          Coord/Lect: Mrs Carolyn Diedricks.
          Contact hours:
          • 39 hours lectures
          • 13 hours practicals
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
            Census Date 14-Nov-2013
            Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
            Lecturer: Mr Wee Low.
            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 18-Apr-2013
              Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
              Lecturer: Miss Laura Foley.
              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 15-Aug-2013
                Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
                Lecturer: Miss Laura Foley.
                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 13-Dec-2013
                  Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
                  Lecturer: Mr Noel Francis.
                  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.