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

Basic arithmetic and algebraic operations, indices, manipulating algebraic expressions and formulae, solving equations, functions and graphs, basic geometry.

Textbook(s)

Aufmann, RN & Lockwood, JS 2014, Prealgebra: An Applied Approach [http://www.cengagebrain.com.au/shop/en/AU/storefront/australia?cmd=CLHeaderSearch&fieldValue=9781133365457], 6th Ed, Cengage Learning, US. (ISBN 9781133365457)

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
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x 13 Weeks
Podcast of Internal Lectures	1 hour x 13 weeks
Online Learning Support Activities	N/A x 13 Weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours 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

Continuous assessment, Participation, Project, Test

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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* 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.