James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science, Technology & 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. Simultaneous equations, introduction to logarithms and exponential functions. Introduction to calculus with applications: graphical interpretation and simple rules.

Learning Outcomes

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Subject
Combinations:
MA1021

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
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 05-Feb-2015
    Face to face teaching 27-Jan-2015 to 16-Feb-2015
    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 09-Jul-2015
      Face to face teaching 29-Jun-2015 to 20-Jul-2015
      Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
      Lecturer: Mr Michael Meehan.
      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 26-Mar-2015
        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 05-Feb-2015
          Face to face teaching 27-Jan-2015 to 16-Feb-2015
          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 09-Apr-2015
            Coordinator: Mr Patrick Higgins
            Contact hours:
            • 39 hours lectures
            • 13 hours practicals
              Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (40%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
              Census Date 02-Apr-2015
              Coordinator: Dr Darcy Mullamphy
              Contact hours:
              • 39 hours lectures
              • 13 hours practicals
                Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); other exams (40%).

                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.