Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Christopher Gordon
Contact via email
12 Wally's Walk 6.18
Monday, 12 Midday
Frank Schoenig
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is an elementary unit designed for Engineering, Mathematics and Physics students whose mathematics background has not met the recommended standard for students entering these programs. The unit provides a basic introduction to the ideas and techniques of differentiation and integration which are pervasive in the theoretical models that underpin most areas of science, engineering, economics and technology. The unit also has a strong focus on developing the algebraic skills and techniques commonly associated with the application of these ideas.
Students who have not studied mathematics for several years should consult the Learning Centre for Numeracy Skills regarding refresher courses.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
HURDLES: Attendance at, and reasonable engagement in, tutorials in all first year mathematics units is compulsory. Participation will be assessed by tutors via rosters and observation of students' work during classes. Attendance and reasonable engagement in the class activities in, at least 8 out of 12 of the tutorial classes are requirements to pass the unit.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: Please contact the unit convenor as soon as possible if you have difficulty attending and participating in any classes. There may be alternatives available to make up the work. If there are circumstances that mean you miss a class, you can apply for a special consideration.
IMPORTANT: If you apply for Special Consideration for your final examination, you must make yourself available for the Supplementary Examination as organised by the Faculty of Science &Engineering. If you are not available at that time, there is no guarantee an additional examination time will be offered. Specific examination dates and times will be determined at a later date.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Three Assignments | 30% | No | Week 5, 9, and 12. |
Tutorial Homework | 20% | Yes | Weekly |
Midterm test | 10% | No | Week 6 |
Final examination | 40% | No | University Examination Period |
Due: Week 5, 9, and 12.
Weighting: 30%
Three assignments.
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Tutorial homework based on the previous tutorial class
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
An in tutorial test. Closed Book.
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
Two hour closed book exam.
Required text on calculus topics is
Calculus - single & multivariable, Hughes-Hallett, Gleason & McCallum, 2013 (6th edition), John Wiley. See http://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/calculus-single-multivariable-7th-edition/
Recommended texts on elementary and algebra topics are
Classes
Lectures: Four hours per week (2 hours in the calculus stream, and 2 hours in the algebra stream).
Tutorials: You must attend and participate in at least 8 of the 12 weekly tutorial classes to pass this unit.
Technology: Students are expected to have access to an internet enabled computer with a web browser and Adobe Reader software. Several areas of the university provide wireless access for portable computers. There are computers for student use in the Library.
Difficulties with your home computer or internet connection do not constitute a reasonable excuse for lateness of, or failure to submit, assessment tasks.
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Algebra |
Calculus |
1 |
Notation, Modelling & Algebraic Skills |
Lines & Linear Models |
2 |
Algebraic Skills, Proportionality |
Functions |
3 |
Quadratics |
Differential Calculus:Limits, First Principles & Rules |
4 |
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions |
Differential Calculus:Rules, Tangents |
5 |
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions |
Differential Calculus:Rules, Higher Order Derivatives |
6 |
Trigonometry |
Differential Calculus:Curve Sketching |
7 |
Trigonometry |
Differential Calculus: Applications of Differential Calculus |
8 |
Trigonometry |
Differential Calculus:Exponential, Logarithmic & Trigonometric Functions |
9 |
Polynomials |
Differential Calculus: Applications of Differential Calculus |
10 |
Polynomials & Inequalities |
Integral Calculus: Upper & lower sums, The Definite Integral |
11 |
Inequalities & Sequences |
Integral Calculus: The Fundamental Theorem, Antiderivatives |
12 |
Series |
Integral Calculus: Substitution, Applications & Numerical Integration |
13 |
Revision |
Revision |
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An assessment task of a midterm test has been added, with a weighting of 10%. The final exam weighting has been reduced to 40%.