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EPMATH127

Newstep - Mathematical Studies

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
OurimbahSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

EPMATH127 Newstep Mathematical Studies prepares students for degrees requiring a basic level of mathematics. The content includes further statistics, the normal distribution, statistical measures; functions and graphs, ratio and variation; elementary trigonometry; financial mathematics; elementary probability including set theory. The depth of treatment is similar to HSC General Mathematics course.

Objectives
Students will:
1. Develop a sound knowledge and understanding of some basic skills of mathematics and statistics
2. Develop an appreciation of the concepts of mathematics and statistics as relevant useful and transferable for those courses requiring a non-rigorous level of mathematics.
Content
1. Functions and graphs - quadratic, cubic, reciprocal and exponential (application to compound interest and depreciation).
2. Variation - direct and inverse.
3. Pythagoras Theorem, right angled and non-right angled trigonometry
4. Logarithms(light treatment)- application to solution of exponential equations
5. Basic probability - Venn Diagrams, tree diagrams, ordered and unordered arrangements.
6. Measures of dispersion: range, interquartile range, standard deviation, box plots.
7. Correlation and linear regression.
8. Normal distribution; Z-Scores
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
At least a Pass grade in EPMATH126 Mathematical Studies.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
Progressive assessment totalling 50% Method of assessment is by examination.
Examination: Formal
Final Examination in the University Examination period, 50%
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EPMATH127