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12659 (v.2) Foundation Mathematics 043


 

Area:

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

As for Foundation Mathematics 041, plus additional topics - vector quantities, addition and scalar multiplication, position vectors, equation of line, relative displacement and velocity and scalar product. Inverse function and composite functions. Differentiation from first principles. Polar co-ordinates.
 

Unit Outcomes:

The aim of the course is to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the mathematical concepts covered in Australian high schools and that they are familiar with the correct terminology. To this end, the two courses will cover the material in the high school courses Introductory Calculus (Year 11) and Applicable Mathematics (Year 12) plus additional material in Trigonometry, Polar co-ordinates and Functions, as is being taught in the high school courses Geometry and Trigonometry (Year 11) and Calculus (Year 12). The main emphasis is on trigonometry.

Unit Texts:

Geometry and Trigonometry by A.J. Sadler. Calculus by A.J. Sadler
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Mid-semester test 20%, Quizzes (on line) 20%, Assignment 10%, Exam 50%

Field of Education:

 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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