| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Introduction to Mathematics: Principles and Techniques |
| Unit ID: | MATHS1101 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (MATHS1000) |
| ASCED: | 010101 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit allows students to build conceptual understanding and see the relevance of mathematics in a scientific and technical context. Various concepts and techniques in elementary mathematics that will equip students for further mathematical and technical unitss will be introduced/reviewed. The unit would be particularly valuable to students interested in improving their understanding of basic mathematical principles and techniques and to prospective teachers of mathematics at primary and secondary level. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Understand how basic mathematical techniques can be used to solve problems in various scientific and technical contexts. |
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| K2. | Identify, describe and explain the nature and properties of various mathematical functions and graphs |
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| K3. | Understand basic concepts of probability and set theory |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Manipulate and rearrange algebraic expressions |
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| S2. | Solve simultaneous equations |
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| S3. | Analyse functions using their graphs |
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| S4. | Perform basic operations on matrices and vectors |
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| S5. | Apply basic geometry and trigonometry to solve practical problems |
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| S6. | Use mathematical software to solve various mathematical problems |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Model and analyse physical phenomena using mathematical constructs |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: Elementary algebra Elementary functions and their graphs Elementary geometry Trigonometry Basic notions of linear algebra Basic probability Basic set theory Basic mathematical logic |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K2; S1-S6, A1 | Participate in class activities; use mathematical software | Portfolio of completed work | 10-30% | | 2. | K1-K3; S1-S6; A1 | Self-directed or group exploration; problem solving | Assignment/Project/Presentation | 10-30% | | 3. | K1-K3; S1-S5 | Review and skills practice | Test/Examination | 40-60% |
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