EPMATH235

Intermediate Mathematics 2

English Language & Foundation Studies Centre

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
Ourimbah	Semester 2

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

This course aims to consolidate and extend the concepts covered in Intermediate Mathematics 1. The course includes foundation concepts in probability, statistics, normal distribution, binomial theorem, correlation and regression and their application to problem solving.

Objectives

By the end of the course, the students will:
* have developed skills in probability
* have gained competence in the basic skills required for data presentation and analysis of statistics.
* have been introduced to the concepts of correlation and regression and their application in solving specific problems.
* demonstrate a broad understanding of the subject area which, together with EPMATH135 Intermediate Mathematics is suitable for undergraduate studies in Science, Social Science and Health Science and degrees with a statistical component.

Content

1. Probability: simple probability, experimental probability, expectation, complementary events; set theory; Venn diagrams; contingency tables, conditional probability, tree diagrams and tables
2. Statistics: types of data, types of graphs, frequency distribution table, frequency histograms and polygons, stem and leaf plots, grouped data, cumulative frequency; measures of dispersion.
3. The Normal Distribution: statistics mode on the calculator, area under the curve, Z-scores
4. Correlation and Regression: correlation, line of best fit, linear regression
5. Further Probability: counting procedures, permutations, combinations; binomial theorem.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EPMATH135 Intermediate Mathematics 1 or EPMATH153 Extension Mathematics 1.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal	Final examination, in the University examination period - Assess overall proficiency in this course.
Quiz - Class	In-class quizzes on topic areas

Contact Hours

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

Timetables