James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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FS0400 - Preparatory Mathematics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | Division of Tropical Environments & Societies |
Subject Description
- 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
- demonstrate fundamental mathematical skills for application to quantitatively-based University level subjects
- solve introductory mathematical problems using techniques of arithmetic, algebra, functions and graphs, trigonometry and differential calculus
- apply standard mathematical laws, definitions and procedures involving: precedence, expansion and factorisation, indices, exponentials and logarithms, trigonometry and differentiation
- manipulate and solve equations and formulae including: linear, quadratic, cubic and simultaneous equations
- graph linear, quadratic, cubic and standard trigonometric functions
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Other exams - (40%)
- Invigilated > Tutorial attendance and participation - (5%)
- Online Quizzes - (5%)
- End of Trimester Exam - (50%)
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Nil
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 48, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Oct 2020 to Friday, 05 Feb 2021 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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