James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and 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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:		MA1021

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
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 04-Feb-2016
    Face to face teaching 25-Jan-2016 to 15-Feb-2016
    Coord/Lect: Dr Darcy Mullamphy.
    Contact hours:
    • 60 hours lectures - 4 hours contact per day
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

      Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
      Census Date 30-Jun-2016
      Face to face teaching 27-Jun-2016 to 18-Jul-2016
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
      Contact hours:
      • 64 hours lectures - 4 hours per day
        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-2016
        Coord/Lect: Mrs Carolyn Diedricks.
        Contact hours:
        • 52 hours lectures
        • 13 hours tutorials
        • 15 hours workshops/Seminars - 10 hours of workshops are optional and are held in the lecture recess and study vacation.
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

          Cairns, Block, Study Period 3
          Census Date 04-Feb-2016
          Face to face teaching 25-Jan-2016 to 15-Feb-2016
          Coord/Lect: Mrs Carolyn Diedricks.
          Contact hours:
          • 105 hours lectures - 7 hours per day
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (40%); assignments (10%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
            Census Date 07-Apr-2016
            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 07-Apr-2016
              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.