James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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MA1020 - Preparatory Mathematics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| 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.
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 > End of semester exam - (50%)
- Invigilated > Other exams - (40%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (10%)
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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MA1021
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns, Study Period 3, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Feb 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Jan 2020 to Friday, 21 Feb 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020 to Monday, 17 Feb 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Paul Darwen MR Patrick Goh |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Patrick Goh |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Brett Vance |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Isa Keaveny |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Eddie Chng |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks DR Neil Hutchinson |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Sim Guan Lim |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Dale Muccignat DR Darcy Mullamphy |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks DR Darcy Mullamphy |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Andrew Higgins DR Darcy Mullamphy |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 3, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Feb 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Jan 2020 to Friday, 21 Feb 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020 to Monday, 17 Feb 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Madalyn Casey |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 46, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Michael Bradley Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward MR Patrick Higgins MR Patrick Peacock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |
Townsville, Study Period 47, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Jul 2020 to Friday, 23 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |
Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Dale Muccignat |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Study Period 2, External Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Andrew Higgins DR Darcy Mullamphy |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Study Period 86, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Oct 2020 to Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks MR Patrick Higgins |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Andrew Higgins |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |