Mathematical Methods (577.8)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Mathematical Methods
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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Hybrid
 Bruce, Canberra
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 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit teaches the fundamental methods of differentiation, and introduces matrix and vector algebra. This is the basis for most scientific applications of mathematics and is a core part of the senior secondary curriculum for mathematics educators. Topics include algebra, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, vectors, matrices, and applications. The unit provides students with a thorough understanding of the basic techniques, together with an introduction to applications, focusing particularly on applications in chemistry, biology, and health.
This unit may be cotaught with General Mathematics G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts;
2. Calculate with functions, matrices and vectors;
3. Recognise situations where functional methods can be applied to chemistry, biology, and health; and
4. Apply the methods in straightforward real-life examples.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills


Skills development

Education Accreditation:  AITSL and TQI Graduate Standards for Teachers

This unit is part of courses accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).  On completion of this unit students will have satisfied the following Graduate Standards:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6553 General Mathematics G.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

There are no UC prerequisites, however it is assumed that students have the background of High School mathematics to the level of an ACT College Mathematical Applications major.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-campus Dr Sergey Sergeev
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Hybrid Dr Sergey Sergeev
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Recomended textbook:
Raymond N. Greenwell, Nathan P. Ritchey, Margaret L. Lial, Calculus for the Life Sciences Global Edition, 2nd edition, Pearson, 2015.

The paperback version is available from:
https://www.pearson.com.au/9781292062334

The online version can be obtained from:
https://www.pearson.com.au/9781292071978

The text book will also be available from other suppliers.

Copies can be borrowed from the library.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

None.

Grade calculation

In order to pass the unit you must attempt each quiz and achieve a minimum of 25% on each test. Your overall grade will be calculated as an average of all your tests and you need to get 50% overall to pass.

Grades are calculated from your total mark using the university's standard grading schema:
www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/canberra-students/examinations-and-results/grading-schema

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Activities

Hours

Lectures (2 hours/week; 12 times)

24

Tutorials (1 hours/week; 11 times)

11

Weekly study (6 hours/week; 12 times)

72

Online tests (1 hours; 10 times)

10

Study for online tests

33
Total 150

Participation requirements

It is expected that each week you will either attend or listen to the lecture and attend the face-to-face tutorial. You should also complete the unsupervised practice questions available on Canvas each week.  It is also expected that you will attempt the practice quizzes and if you have any problems go to MASH to seek help.

Required IT skills

All students are assumed to be able to:

  • Read and print documents on the unit website – mostly in Adobe PDF format.
  • Communicate using e-mail.
  • Use their own scientific (non-programmable) calculator. (Help is available in MASH.)

Work placement, internships or practicums

None in this unit.

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