Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Basic algebraic manipulations, equations and inequalities. Factorisation, rational expressions. Simultaneous linear and quadratic equations. Graphs to linear, quadratic and cubic functions. Index laws and laws of logarithms. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Trigonometry in right and non-right triangles. Trigonometric functions and trigonometric identities. Introductory Calculus - chain rule, product and quotient rules. Rate of change, curve sketching, Exponential and logarithmic functions. |
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Unit Outcomes: | To introduce students to the elements of algebra and trigonometry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Any Basic Calculus and Trigonometry textbook. |
Unit Texts: | Sadler, A.J. 1997. Introductory Calculus, 2nd edition. Sadler Family Trust., Sadler, A.J. 1993. Geometry and Trigonometry. Sadler Family Trust. Tables and Formulae Book |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Worksheets 20%, Computer work 10%, Final test 70%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10101 Mathematics | 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 1 | 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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