EPMATH253
10 units
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:
- trigonometry: sine and cosine rules, graphing trig functions, trig identities.
- differentiation: definition, derivatives of standard functions, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, optimisation and other applications.
- 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
Course outline not yet available.
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