2314 (v.4) Mathematics 021

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Area:	Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Basic algebra - transposition of formulae, indices, solution of equations. Trigonometry. Functions - polynomials, exponential, logarithmic. trigonometric, transformations and inverse. Differential calculus - limits, continuity, differentiation rules. Use of computer software and or graphics calculators. Bridging, not remedial in nature.
Unit Outcomes:	Students will receive a thorough revision of Algebra and Trigonometry, will be given a broader knowledge of Functions, will develop a basic understanding of Matrices and will be provided with the necessary background knowledge of Differential Calculus sothat they, after satisfactory completion of this unit, can pursue the unit Mathematics 022. Together with the Mathematics 022 unit, students will have obtained a good coverage of some Calculus concepts to be used in further studies.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Any Basic Calculus and Trigonometry textbook.
Unit Texts:	Introductory Calculus by AJ Sadler - 2nd Edition. Applicable Mathematics by AJ Sadler. Tables and Formulae Book. Geometry and Trigonometry by A.J. Sadler.Calculus by A.J. Sadler.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	For each module: Worksheets 20%, Computer work 10%, Final test 70%. Each module is of equal value. To complete the course satisfactorily, the test result of each module must be equal than or greater than 35% while the overall result must be equal than or greater than 50%. Students are required to sit for all tests and complete all computer assignments.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y