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| Location | Domestic | International |
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| Gold Coast | Term1 | Term1 |
| Lismore | Term1 | Term1 |
| Online | N/A |
Unit description
Introduces and extends foundational mathematical knowledge, concepts, and skills required for study across various discipline areas. The unit focuses on developing an understanding of problem-solving and how digital technologies can be used to solve real-world mathematical problems. Students will learn how to effectively communicate concepts, thinking, and solutions to real-world mathematical problems.
Unit content
Warm Up Module – Introduction to learning/relearning mathematics
Module 1 – Number theory, arithmetic and financial mathematics
Module 2 – Algebra fundamentals
Module 3 – Solving, manipulating and graphing equations
Module 4 – Measurement and networks
Module 5 – Trigonometry and applied geometry
Module 6 – Data analysis, statistics and probability
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Analyse a variety of mathematical problems and identify appropriate approaches to find a solution. |
| 2 | Apply a range of mathematical concepts, techniques and digital technologies to solve a variety of real-world mathematical problems. |
| 3 | Effectively communicate mathematical concepts, thinking, and solutions at different levels of formality using verbal, written, and graphical forms of communication. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Analyse a variety of mathematical problems and identify appropriate approaches to find a solution.
- Apply a range of mathematical concepts, techniques and digital technologies to solve a variety of real-world mathematical problems.
- Effectively communicate mathematical concepts, thinking, and solutions at different levels of formality using verbal, written, and graphical forms of communication.
Prescribed Learning Resources
- This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012859199902368: Marecek, L & Anthony-Smith, M, 2020, Intermediate algebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
- Blackboard CollaborateYour unit assessor will use Blackboard Collaborate in this unit, which is like an online virtual classroom. You can find out more by clicking the ‘Blackboard Collaborate Help’ button within your MySCU unit, or go to: http://www.scu.edu.au/collaborate.
A non-programmable scientific calculator.
Access to Microsoft Excel, or similar spreadsheet package. As an SCU student you can download Microsoft Office for free if you do not have the software. For more information please follow this link https://spark.scu.edu.au/kb/ts/help-with-general-software-systems/microsoft-office/how-to-download-microsoft-office
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Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
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