MATH1002
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Many relationships in the real world can be modelled via a mathematical function of one or more variables. This course introduces common functions of one variable used in the sciences, equips students with the tools of differential and integral calculus to analyse the properties of such functions, and develops an understanding of the role of functions and calculus in real-world systems.This course is suitable for students with a background in high-school mathematics who have not studied, or who have not succeeded in, 2 unit or higher mathematics courses at HSC level. Students cannot count MATH1002 for credit if they have previously passed MATH1100, MATH1110 or MATH1210.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. apply skills in algebra, differential calculus and integral calculus to solve mathematical problems
2. use mathematical functions and their graphs to clearly specify relationships between variables
3. recall and apply properties of common functions of a single real variable to solve mathematical problems
Content
Essential Algebra including expanding, factoring, fractions and powers, polynomials and surds
Real Valued Functions including exponentials and trigonometric functions and their inverse functions; sketching graphs
Differentiation and integration of simple functions; geometric interpretation and applications
Requisite
Students who have successfully completed FNMT1002 cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
HSC General Mathematics, or MATH1001, or equivalent.
Assessment items
In Term Test: In-class Tests
Quiz: Workshop quiz
Quiz: Online Quiz
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- These contact hours are for delivery of the course in a semester term. For a summer/winter term the lectures may be delivered as face to face compressed in to the shorter term or blended with online lectures combined with face to face to face workshops.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
- Compulsory Requirement: Every student must attend a minimum of 80% of workshops to meet course requirements
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- These contact hours are for delivery of the course in a semester term. For a summer/winter term the lectures may be delivered as face to face compressed in to the shorter term or blended with online lectures combined with face to face to face workshops.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
- Compulsory Requirement: Every student must attend a minimum of 80% of workshops to meet course requirements
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- MATH1002 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 171.3 KB)
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