Overview
Technical Mathematics for University, is designed to follow on from Intermediate Mathematics for University. The completion of both Intermediate Mathematics for University and Technical Mathematics for University prepares students for first year tertiary mathematics in applied science and engineering. The unit has been developed to provide knowledge of various mathematical topics including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus.
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 - 2018
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 Non-award 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 Unit Evaluation, Student feedback (email, verbal)
Timely feedback from lecturers
Continue to promote Zoom feedback sessions, or face-to-face with lectures on campuses when offered.
Feedback from Unit Evaluation, Student feedback (email, verbal)
Too much content in the unit
Reduce the number of modules from nine to seven.
Feedback from Student feedback (email, verbal)
Examination had lengthy application questions as well as conceptual questions
Focus examination questions on critical content, and move longer application questions to the assignments.
- Reflect on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions
- Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
- Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
- Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Self Management | ||||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||||
| 3 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 4 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 5 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 6 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 7 - Cross-Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical Practice | ||||||
| 9 - 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 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 0% | |||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | |||||||||
Textbooks
MATH40252 Technical Mathematics for University Textbook
Edition: 4th edn
Authors: STEPS
PAT Publishing
Rockhampton Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
All study material for this unit is freely available on Moodle in electronic form; however, purchase of hardcopy study material is highly recommended. Hard copies can be purchased online at minimal cost from the CQUniversity Bookshop.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Computer - ability to access study materials, including instructional videos & scan and upload assessment
- Microsoft Office or similar
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
g.mann@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Additional Topics in Algebra (ALGX)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Trigonometric Functions and Ratios (TRFN)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
ALGX Module Test: Monday 16 July 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions (TRGR)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
TRFN Module Test: Monday 23 July 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Analytic Geometry (AGEO)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
TRGR Module Test: Monday 30 July 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Introduction to Vectors (VECT)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
AGEO Module Test: Monday 6 August 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introductory Differentiation (DIFF)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
VECT Module Test: Monday 20 August 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Introductory Differentiation (DIFF)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assignment 1 Due: Week 7 Monday 27 August 2018, 11.45pm AEST
Module/Topic
Application of Differentiation (DRVA)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
DIFF Module Test: Monday 3 September 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Introduction to Integration (INTG)
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Events and Submissions/Topic
DRVA Module Test: Tuesday 10 September 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Application of Integration (INTA)
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
INTG Module Test: Monday 17 September 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
INTA Module Test: Monday 24 September 2018, 11:45pm
Module/Topic
Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The date and time of the examination will be made available through MyCentre approximately six weeks before the examination period.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Unit Coordinator
Michael Dzator
Phone: 07 4940 7451
Email: m.dzator@cqu.edu.au
Location: Mackay Ooralea Campus
1 Written Assessment
You will complete nine modules in MATH40252 (from the Technical Mathematics for University textbook).
At the conclusion of each module, you must complete the corresponding Module Test. The tests are available on the MATH40252 Moodle site and must be submitted via Moodle. The Module Tests are formative and are completed as assignments - no supervision is required. The purpose of the Module Tests is to monitor your progress throughout the term, allowing you to identify any concepts that require further review. The tests also provide a basis for communication between you and your Lecturer/Unit Coordinator.
You must achieve an average of 50% across the nine Module Tests in order to be awarded a PASS for Assessment Item 1. You must also PASS Assessment Item 1 in order to be eligible to PASS MATH40252, provided all other conditions are met.
Module Tests are due on the Monday of the week specified in the Unit Profile Schedule. A more detailed version of this schedule can be found in the TMU Unit Guide located on the unit Moodle site.
The Module Tests will be marked and returned within 10 days of the test due date or submission date whichever is later. Your tests will be returned via the unit Moodle site.
Marks for each question will be allocated for the following:
· using appropriate setting out
· showing all correct steps in the solution
· answering the question asked, where appropriate
· finding the correct answer.
- Reflect on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions
- Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
- Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
- Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Practice
2 Written Assessment
Assignment 1 (A1) is a non-supervised assignment and must be completed individually.
This assignment is compulsory and covers the first 5 modules of the unit: ALGX, TRFN, TRGR, AGEO and VECT.
Assignment 1 will be made available at the end of Week 3 in the ASSESSMENT Block on the unit Moodle site.
27th August 2018
Assignment 1 will be marked and returned within 2 weeks of the due date or date submitted, whichever is later and will be returned via the unit Moodle site.
Marks for each question will be allocated for the following:
· using appropriate setting out
· showing all correct steps in the solution
· answering the question asked, where appropriate
· finding the correct answer.
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions
- Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
- Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
- Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Practice
3 Written Assessment
Assignment 2 (A2) is a non-supervised assignment and must be completed individually.
This assignment is compulsory and covers the modules DIFF, INTG, DRVA and INTA.
Assignment 2 will be made available at the end of Week 8 in the ASSESSMENT Block on the unit Moodle site.
1st October 2018
Assignment 2 will be marked and returned within 2 weeks of the due date or date submitted, whichever is later and will be returned via the unit Moodle site.
Marks for each question will be allocated for the following:
· using appropriate setting out
· showing all correct steps in the solution
· answering the question asked, where appropriate
· finding the correct answer.
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions
- Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
- Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
- Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
- Self Management
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Practice
Examination
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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?
