James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Engineering (pre 2015)

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 27-Mar-2014
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 06-Feb-2014
    Face to face teaching 28-Jan-2014 to 17-Feb-2014
    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 10-Jul-2014
      Face to face teaching 01-Jul-2014 to 21-Jul-2014
      Coordinator: Dr Shaun Belward
      Lecturer: Dr Jolanta Watson.
      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 27-Mar-2014
        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 06-Feb-2014
          Face to face teaching 28-Jan-2014 to 17-Feb-2014
          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 51
            Census Date 20-Mar-2014
            Coordinator: Mr Patrick Higgins
            Lecturer: Mr Swee Teoh.
            Contact hours:
            • 39 hours lectures
            • 13 hours practicals
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

              JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
              Census Date 17-Jul-2014
              Coordinator: Mr Patrick Higgins
              Lecturer: Mr Swee Teoh.
              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 13-Nov-2014
                Coordinator: Mr Patrick Higgins
                Contact hours:
                • 39 hours lectures
                • 13 hours practicals
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).
                  Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

                  JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                  Census Date 17-Apr-2014
                  Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
                  Lecturer: Mr Brett Vance.
                  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 14-Aug-2014
                    Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
                    Lecturer: Mr Brett Vance.
                    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 11-Dec-2014
                      Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
                      Lecturer: Mr Brett Vance.
                      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.