Mathematics for the Built Environment (10242.1)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit enables students to demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of mathematical skills that apply in the built environment. Students will become familiar with mathematical operations associated with basic algebra, matrix algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions and basic statistics.
1. Identify typical examples of problems encountered in Civil Engineering;
2. Choose and explain appropriate solutions; and
3. Use mathematical formulae to answer built environment and civil engineering problems.
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify typical examples of problems encountered in Civil Engineering;
2. Choose and explain appropriate solutions; and
3. Use mathematical formulae to answer built environment and civil engineering problems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Corequisites
None.Assumed knowledge
High school Maths A, Maths B highly desirable.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Not available
Required texts
Alldis & Kelly. 2012, Mathematics for Technicians, 7th Ed, McGraw-Hill Australia
Participation requirements
In order to pass this unit students must attain at least 50% of the available marks and make a genuine attempt at all assessment items.
Required IT skills
Scientific Calculator
Work placement, internships or practicums
Work placed learning not applicable to this unit
Additional information
Refer to Canvas for more details.