James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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BR1244 - Mathematics A1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Academy Division |
Available to Tertiary Access students only.
Subject Description
- This subject introduces students to basic mathematical concepts that are applied to to academic situations such as unit conversion and statistical analysis. Topics include basic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, graphs, and measures of central tendency. The delivery of the subject focuses on using these mathematical concepts and techniques to solve real problems.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical skills to a range of practical life skills and academic contexts
- demonstrate the use of multiplication, division, decimals, percentages and a scientific calculator
- demonstrate basic algebraic concepts such as solving equations and the application of formulae
- use tables and graphs for representing statistical data (i.e. scatterplots, bar graphs and histograms)
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (45%) - Individual
- Assignments - (30%) - Individual
- On line Quizzes - (25%) - Individual
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.
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carol Conway |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Carol Conway |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carol Conway |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson DR Carol Conway |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carol Conway |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson DR Carol Conway |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carol Conway |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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