EPMATH209
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course is an intermediate level mathematics course which covers the introductory concepts as well as further skills in algebra and functions and further practice in problem solving. The course content includes skills in numeracy, algebra, linear and non-linear functions, graphing, exponential and logarithmic theory. The course aims to provide a sound foundation in a wide range of basic mathematical skills and in their application to problem solving.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain and apply number theory, algebra, functions, graphing and exponential and logarithmic theory.
2. Solve mathematical problems using critical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Content
- Algebra
- Laws
- Substitution
- Negative numbers
- Order of operations
- Simplification
- Expanding brackets
- Factorisation
- Fractions
- Indices
- Equations
- Basic
- With fractions
- With powers/roots
- Word problems
- Formulas
- Simultaneous equations
- Word problems
- Rate problems
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Exponential and logarithmic notation
- Solution of exponential equations using logarithms
- Applications to real world problems
- Linear functions
- Equation of a straight line
- Graphing linear functions
- Intersection of lines
- Line of best fit
- Application to real world problems
- Non-linear functions
- Graphs of non-linear functions
- Quadratic
- Cubic
- Reciprocal
- Exponential
- Logarithmic
- Mathematical modelling
Requisite
If you have successfully completed EPMATH110, EPMATH124, EPMATH125, EPMATH135 or EPMATH302 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Advanced or Intermediate Level School Certificate Mathematics or equivalent.Students who have not studied mathematics for some time may benefit from taking a Mathematics Bridging course before enrolling in this course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Quizzes
In Term Test: Class Test
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 8
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 8
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 8
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPMATH209 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 342.2 KB)
- EPMATH209 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 342.7 KB)
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