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FSP010 - Foundation Mathematics With Calculus

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Unit Description

This unit equips international students preparing to undertake an undergraduate course with foundation knowledge to undertake first year Mathematics. It can be used as a pre-requisites for first year units that require Calculus. Objectives of the unit:

Promote knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods of differential calculus including integral calculus and modelling
Prepare for tertiary study in domains such as engineering and the sciences, business studies, where analysis is an important tool
Expand students' skills and qualifications in an internally assessed environment and develop the skills and confidence to use their own language, and the language of mathematics, to express mathematical ideas
Expand students' involvement in critical discourse.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems.
2.	Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations.
3.	Evaluate integral functions and use integrals to solve problems
4.	Use differentiation and integration to solve real world problems such as rate of change, optimisation, area problems and volume.
5.	Engage in critical discourse.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Assessment 1: Assignment (2-3 pages)	15%	1 - Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems. 2 - Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations. 5 - Engage in critical discourse.
2.	Assessment 2: Assignment (2-3 pages)	15%	3 - Evaluate integral functions and use integrals to solve problems 4 - Use differentiation and integration to solve real world problems such as rate of change, optimisation, area problems and volume. 5 - Engage in critical discourse.
3.	Assessment 3: Group Presentation of a Mathematical Concept (5 mins per student)	10%	1 - Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems. 2 - Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations. 3 - Evaluate integral functions and use integrals to solve problems 4 - Use differentiation and integration to solve real world problems such as rate of change, optimisation, area problems and volume. 5 - Engage in critical discourse.
4.	Assessment 4: Mid Semester Test (1 hour)	20%	1 - Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems. 2 - Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations. 5 - Engage in critical discourse.
5.	Assessment 5: Examination (2 hours )	40%	1 - Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems. 2 - Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations. 3 - Evaluate integral functions and use integrals to solve problems 4 - Use differentiation and integration to solve real world problems such as rate of change, optimisation, area problems and volume. 5 - Engage in critical discourse.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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