Maths Fundamentals

Course aim

This course is aimed at students who have not previously undertaken specialised studies in mathematics. This course will provide an introduction to basic mathematical concepts and tools required for further studies.

Course content

Whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percent, introduction to algebra, algebraic expressions, solving linear equations in one unknown and formulae, units of measurements, ratio, rates, proportions, percent, basic geometry.

Textbook(s)

Aufmann, RN & Lockwood, JS 2014, Prealgebra: An Applied Approach, 6th edition, Cengage Learning, US (ISBN 9781133365457) [OPTIONAL]

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Virtual Lecture)	1 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online Recording)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online Recording)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Podcast of lectures)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Online (Online Learning Support Activities)	N/A 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

Contribution, Test, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.