James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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MA0020 - Preparatory Mathematics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
This subject is only available within the Certificate of Higher Education or as Non Award Study.
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 to 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, graph sketching, trigonometry and differentiation
- apply logical thinking to problem-solve in a mathematical context by forming, manipulating and solving equations and formulae
- demonstrate skills in writing mathematics
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MA1020
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 18, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 15 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Timothy Osmond MS Madalyn Casey MS Katelyn Hall MR Laurance Papale |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 19, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Jan 2023 to Friday, 10 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Carolyn Diedricks |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |