FNMT1001
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Quantitative methods are used in many areas of science, business and information technology. The course FNMT1001 introduces and develops those areas of arithmetic, algebra and elementary geometry necessary for an understanding and use of basic quantitative methods. This course is suitable for those students who have not studied, or who have not succeeded in, mathematics courses at the HSC level. Academic skills and support are embedded into each diploma/undergraduate certificate course.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2021.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain and work with the concepts from basic algebra and coordinate geometry
2. Use mathematical theory and skills in real world applications
3. Use mathematical software to support mathematical work.
Content
- Basic Algebra
- Elementary Coordinate Geometry
- An Introduction to Applying Mathematics
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the
Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management [40296],
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology [40287],
Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies [40286],
Undergraduate Certificate in Preparation for Nursing Studies [40308] or the
Undergraduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation [40307].
Assessment items
Quiz: Weekly Quizzes
Written Assignment: Assignments
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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