General Mathematics G (6553.5)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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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 | Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 577 Mathematical Methods.
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;
4. Apply the methods in straightforward real-life examples; and
5. Interpret and asses the real-life implications of these applications.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems3. 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
NoneCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
577 Mathematical Methods.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Mathematics to Year-12 level.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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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 acheive 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. This means that if you get less than 25% on at least one test your grade is NX, no matter what your overall average is and if you do not complete at least one test your grade will be NC, no matter what your overall average is.
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 |
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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 |
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Total | 150 |
Participation requirements
It is expected that each week you will listen to the lecture and attend, either face-to-face or online, a tutorial. 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.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None in this unit.
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