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 |
Prerequisite(s): | 10558 (v.3) Foundation Mathematics 041 or any previous version
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12659 (v.2) Foundation Mathematics 043 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | As for Foundation Mathematics 042, plus additional topics - Radian measure, graphing trigonometric functions, solving trignometric equations. Modulus argument, sketch inequalities. De Moivre's Theorem, nth roots of unity. Rectilinear motion. |
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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 plus additional material in Vectors, Complex numbers, Polarco-ordinates and Calculus, as is being taught in the high school courses Geometry and Trigonometry (Year 11) and Calculus (Year 12). The main emphasis is on calculus |
Unit Texts: | Introductory Calculus by AJ Sadler - 2nd Edition. Applicable Mathematics by AJ Sadler. Tables and Formulae - Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables for Tertiary Institutions. Geometry and Trigonometry by A.J. Sadler.Calculus by A.J. Sadler. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Mid-semester test 20%, Quizzes (on line) 15%, Assignment/homework 15%, Exam 50% |
Field of Education: | 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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