Available in 2024
Course code

EPMATH253

Units

10 units

Level

level

Course handbook

Description

This course aims to develop the trigonometric and calculus skills necessary for entry to an undergraduate science or mathematics degree and covers the topics of trigonometry, and differential and integral calculus, with some applications in the physical sciences.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify and use trigonometric skills sufficient for the understanding and practice of calculus.

2. Use differentiation theory and skills to solve real-world problems.

3. Use integration theory and skills to solve real-world problems.

4. Communicate mathematics in oral and written forms.

5. Determine the correct use of mathematical notation.

6. Formulate and solve real world problems in the language of mathematics.


Content

The course covers:

  1. trigonometry: sine and cosine rules, graphing trig functions, trig identities.
  2. differentiation: definition, derivatives of standard functions, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, optimisation and other applications.
  3. integration: definition, integration by antidifferentiation, integration by substitution, exponential growth and decay, and other applications.

Requisite

To enrol in this course students must have successfully completed EPMATH153.

You cannot enrol in this course if you are currently enrolled in or have successfully completed EPMATH125, EPMATH134, EPMATH135, EPMATH234, EPMATH302, EPMATH303 or EPMATH309.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Calculus Assignment

Written Assignment: Weekly Assignments

Quiz: Weekly Quizzes

Formal Examination: Final Examination


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline