FS0304 - Introduction to Mathematics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	Division of Tropical Environments & Societies

This subject is designed to provide students with basic mathematical knowledge and skills that will equip them for their university level studies. The subject covers the concepts on basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry, and coordinates geometry.

Learning Outcomes

• compute HCF, LCM, prime factorisation and apply the fundamental knowledge of algebra to compute factorisation, substitution and transposition of both linear and non-linear equations;
• analyse functions, graphs and linear relations, compute matrix algebra operations and apply the knowledge to solve practical multi-variables problems;
• apply basic trigonometry and geometry principles to solve problems and illustrate the property of function by curve sketching;
• apply the concepts learnt to solve practical problems.

Assumed Knowledge:

Students will have basic knowledge in expressing their ideas in an academic setting.

Availabilities
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator:	Ms Barbara Carter
Lecturer:	jc248054.
Contact hours:	65 hours lectures
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Coordinator:	Ms Barbara Carter
Lecturer:	jc248054.
Contact hours:	65 hours lectures
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (50%).
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.