General Mathematics G (6553.5)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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General Mathematics G
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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 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, focussing particularly on applications in chemistry, biology, and health.
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 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

577 Mathematical Methods.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics to Year-12 level.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

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

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 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.