Overview
In this unit students apply essential mathematical concepts, processes and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for engineering problems. They investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings, use trigonometric functions to solve triangles and describe periodic phenomena and use vector and matrix algrebra to solve problems in an engineering context. Concepts of elementary statistics to organise and analyse data are covered. Students select appropriate mathematical methods appreciating the importance of underlying assumptions and then use them to investigate and solve problems, and interpret the results. Other important elements of this unit are the communication of results, concepts and ideas using mathematics as a language, being able to document the solution to problems in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical and precise approach and communicating, working and learning in peer learning teams where appropriate. Distance education (FLEX) students are required to have significant access to a computer and make frequent use of the internet.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from student feedback
Some students suggested more time on integral
I suggest to remove the last week 's statistics and add more integral study
Feedback from student feedback
Students commented favourably upon : plenty of resources such as the previous exam and assignment examples
Continue to offer positively supported resources
- apply essential functions and trigonometric, statistical and matrix concepts, processes and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for engineering problems
- investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings
- use trigonometric functions to solve triangles and describe periodic phenomena
- use vector and matrix algebra to solve problems in an engineering context
- organise and analyse data using the concepts of elementary statistics
- select appropriate mathematical methods appreciating the importance of underlying assumptions, use them to investigate and solve engineering problems, and interpret the results
- use mathematics as a language to communicate results, concepts and ideas in context
- document the solution to problems in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical and precise approach
- communicate, work and learn together in peer learning teams where appropriate.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 10% | |||||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | |||||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 10% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus (SI Version)
Edition: 10th edn (2014)
Authors: Washington, AJ
Pearson Canada
Toronto Toronto , ON , Canada
ISBN: 9780132762830
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
y.wang2@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Basic Algebraic Operations
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 1; Textbook: 1.1-1.12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Diagnostic quiz
Module/Topic
Geometry & the Trigonometric Functions
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 2; Textbook: 2.1-2.4, 2.6, 4.2-4.5, 8.1-8.4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Functions, Graphs, & Inequalities
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 3; Textbook: 3.1-3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 21.1, 21.2, 17.1, 17.2, 17.4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Factoring, Quadratic Functions, & Fractions
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 4; Textbook: 6.1-6.3, 7.1-7.4, 6.5-6.8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Vectors & Oblique Triangles
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 5; Textbook: 9.1-9.6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Ratio, Proportion, & Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 6; Textbook: 18.1, 18.2, 10.1-10.3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Diagnostic quiz
Module/Topic
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 7; Textbook: 11.1, 11.2, 13.1-13.6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Systems of Linear Equations, Determinants, & Matrices
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 8; Textbook: 5.3-5.5, 16.1-16.4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Derivative
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 9; Textbook: 23.1-23.7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Diagnostic quiz
Assignment 2 Due: Week 9 Wednesday (13 Sept 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
The Derivative; Applications of the Derivative
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 10; Textbook: 23.9, 24.1, 24.7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Integration; Applications of Integration
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 11; Textbook: 25.1, 25.2, 25.4, 26.1, 26.6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Statistics
Chapter
Study Guide: Module 12; Textbook: 22.1-22.4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unit Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Diagnostic quiz
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This assignment has 25 mathematical questions from the first 4 weeks of the unit and will form part of a folio of worked mathematical examples that can be used as a reference for study.
The assignment questions are available from the term 2 2017 Moodle website. Follow the instructions and work your solutions carefully. Remember to check your answers.
Week 5 Wednesday (9 Aug 2017) 9:00 pm AEST
Submit by 11pm on Wed. of Week 5
Week 7 Wednesday (30 Aug 2017)
Marked feedback files are returned to Moodle site, with grades ready
Each question is worth 1 mark and the final marks are out of 25. All working should be shown to get part or full marks.
- apply essential functions and trigonometric, statistical and matrix concepts, processes and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for engineering problems
- investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings
- use trigonometric functions to solve triangles and describe periodic phenomena
- select appropriate mathematical methods appreciating the importance of underlying assumptions, use them to investigate and solve engineering problems, and interpret the results
- use mathematics as a language to communicate results, concepts and ideas in context
- document the solution to problems in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical and precise approach
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
This assignment has 25 questions and creates a folio of worked examples that can be used as a reference for study covering weeks 5-8 of the unit.
Week 9 Wednesday (13 Sept 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Submit by 11pm on Wed. of Week 9
Week 11 Wednesday (27 Sept 2017)
Marked feedback files are returned to Moodle site, with grades ready
Each question is worth 1 mark and the final marks are out of 25. All working should be shown to get part or full marks.
- apply essential functions and trigonometric, statistical and matrix concepts, processes and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for engineering problems
- investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings
- use trigonometric functions to solve triangles and describe periodic phenomena
- use vector and matrix algebra to solve problems in an engineering context
- select appropriate mathematical methods appreciating the importance of underlying assumptions, use them to investigate and solve engineering problems, and interpret the results
- use mathematics as a language to communicate results, concepts and ideas in context
- document the solution to problems in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical and precise approach
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Written Assessment
This assignment has 10 questions and creates a folio of worked examples that can be used as a reference for study covering work from weeks 9 to 11 of the unit.
Week 12 Wednesday (4 Oct 2017) 9:00 pm AEST
Submit by 11pm on Wed. of Week 12
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (11 Oct 2017)
Marked feedback files are returned to Moodle site, with grades ready
Each question is worth 1 mark and the final marks are out of 10. All working should be shown to get part or full marks.
- apply essential functions and trigonometric, statistical and matrix concepts, processes and techniques to support the development of mathematical descriptions and models for engineering problems
- investigate and apply the properties of linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions in appropriate settings
- use trigonometric functions to solve triangles and describe periodic phenomena
- use vector and matrix algebra to solve problems in an engineering context
- organise and analyse data using the concepts of elementary statistics
- use mathematics as a language to communicate results, concepts and ideas in context
- document the solution to problems in a way that demonstrates a clear, logical and precise approach
- communicate, work and learn together in peer learning teams where appropriate.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
