Mathematics (general) (UCC) (7791.1)

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Mathematics (general) (UCC)
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
University Of Canberra College Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
The course work covers eight topic areas and is structured around weekly lectures that introduce the theory component and a tutorial program that is based on small group work where students practise their mathematical skills and knowledge. The topic areas are:Working with numbersAlgebraEquationsCoordinate geometryFunctions and graphsCalculusGeometryMeasurementTrigonometryStatistics Probability

Learning outcomes

Following completion of this unit students will be able to: develop knowledge and skill in basic mathematical concepts; apply these concepts to a range of mathematical problems.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
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Required texts

Recommended Reading

  • Coady, C & J. Gosling (1996). Introductory Mathematics. Glebe: Pascal Press (QuickSmart series).
  • Moore, David S.(2001) Statistics: Concepts and Controversies (5th Edition). New York: WH Freeman & Co.
  • Lind, D. A., Marchal W.G. and Wathen, S.A, 2009, Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics, 14th Edition, Irwin/McGraw-Hill
  • Hubbard, Garnett, Lewis and O'Brien (2010) Essentials of Economics, Pearson Education, NSW
  • Croucher, J. 2010, Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Business, McGraw-Hill

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass this unit,

  • students must complete all assessment tasks

             and

  • they must achieve an aggregate total of 50% or more

             and

  • they must achieve a combined total of 50% in the 3 tests

             and

  • students should also receive a minimum of 30% in each test

Upon meeting above conditions students will be awarded one of following letter grades based on their aggregate total

Grade

Aggregate Total

HD

≥ 85

DI

  ≥ 75

CR

  ≥ 65

P

  ≥ 50

NX

  <50
 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Your participation in workshops activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items. Experience has shown that students who do not attend classes, have difficulty passing the unit.

Students should also be aware that the subject will be examined on material covered in all workshops. It is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material.  Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity.  While some of the course materials are available online, these are intended to be broad outlines of the workshops.  Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials perfectly substitute for class attendance and participation.

Required IT skills

Students need to possess the ability to use the Internet to access the unit material and students should be able to operate scientific calculator.

Work placement, internships or practicums

NA