EPMATH134

Introductory Mathematics 1

English Language & Foundation Studies Centre

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
On-Line from Callaghan	Semester 1
Ourimbah	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is an introductory mathematics course which will cover basic skills in numeracy and algebra. The course aims to provide a sound foundation in basic mathematical skills and an introduction to their application to problem-solving.

Recommended for degrees in Primary Teaching, Nursing, Midwifery, Construction Management, Teaching (Secondary)/Technology, Teaching (Secondary)/Health & PE, Design (Architecture) and Social Work.

Objectives

* Students will be proficient in their understanding of appropriate mathematical techniques when commencing undergraduate study.
* Students will display competency, working individually and in groups.
* Students will have acquired critical reasoning and problem solving skills in order to solve mathematical problems.

Content

The course topics include:
1. Numeracy: order of operation, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, rates, directed numbers, scientific notation, scientific calculator.
2. Algebra: simplification, evaluation, expansion, factorization, using formulae,interpreting and solving word problems, rules of indices.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	On-campus students: One class examination.
Examination: Formal	Final examination in the University examination period, 50% Assesses proficiency in this course.
Other: (please specify)	Distance students only: paper-based assignments in lieu of in-class tests and quizzes.
Quiz - Class	On-campus students: Short class quizzes.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks

Timetables