Mathematics for Laboratory Sciences
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MATH 1039
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
100086
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
Course aim
This course is designed to develop students’ confidence with, and mastery of, fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to the medical sciences.
Course content
This course will focus on learning and applying mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to the medical sciences. This course starts with fundamental concepts relating to arithmetic, algebra, properties of functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic function families) and exponential growth and decay, before focusing on calculus (differentiation, applications to maxima and minima problems, integration, simple differential equations). Problems will be solved analytically and with use of technology.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Examination, Group assignment, Homework assignment, Progress tests
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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