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MATH40252 Technical Mathematics for University
Technical Mathematics for University
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General Information

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

Career Level: Non-award
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 7
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

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 - 2019

Online

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: Pass/Fail
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
4. Examination
Weighting: 40%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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

Feedback

Number of modules and length of unit was appropriate for 12 weeks.

Recommendation

Continue with the seven module structure of the unit.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Feedback

Module tests are beneficial for practice and feedback.

Recommendation

Continue with assessment at the end of each module.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Feedback

Examination structure did not mirror unit structure.

Recommendation

Review, over the coming year, the examination structure and questions to mirror content.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation/ Student Feedback

Feedback

Content is difficult and assumes a lot of prior knowledge.

Recommendation

Review, over the coming year, the way in which assumed knowledge from the two prior STEPS mathematics units is conveyed in Moodle.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Reflect on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
  2. Analyse information using mathematical techniques
  3. Communicate mathematical solutions
  4. Recall fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques including algebra techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
  5. Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
  6. Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

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 and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

MATH40252 Technical Mathematics for University

Edition: 4th (2017)
Authors: STEPS
PAT Publishing
Rockhampton Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
Binding: Spiral

Additional Textbook Information

All study material for this unit is freely available on Moodle in electronic form. The textbook can be downloaded from Moodle. Please see your Moodle site closer to the start of Term 2.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following 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
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Michael Dzator Unit Coordinator
m.dzator@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Additional Topics in Algebra

Chapter

ALGX

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 2 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Trigonometric Functions and Ratios

Chapter

TRFN

Events and Submissions/Topic

ALGX Module Test: Due Week 2 Monday (22 July 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 3 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

Chapter

TRGR

Events and Submissions/Topic

TRFN Module Test: Due Week 3 Monday (29 July 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 4 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Analytic Geometry

Chapter

AGEO

Events and Submissions/Topic

TRGR Module Test: Due Week 4 Monday (5 August 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 5 Begin Date: 12 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Introduction to Vectors

Chapter

VECT

Events and Submissions/Topic

AGEO Module Test: Due Week 5 Monday (12 August 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Vacation Week Begin Date: 19 Aug 2019

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 6 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

VECT Module Test: Due Week 6 Monday (26 August 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 7 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Introductory Differentiation

Chapter

DIFF

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 1 Due: Week 7 Monday (2 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Introductory Differentiation

Chapter

DIFF

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 9 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Introduction to Integration

Chapter

INTG

Events and Submissions/Topic

DIFF Module Test: Due Week 9 Monday (16 September 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 10 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Introduction to Integration

Chapter

INTG

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 11 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

INTG Module Test: Due Week 11 Monday (30 September 2019) 11:45pm AEST

Week 12 Begin Date: 07 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

Revision

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment 2 Due: Week 12 Monday (7 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2019

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.

Exam Week Begin Date: 21 Oct 2019

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Term Specific Information

Unit Coordinator

Dr Michael Dzator

Phone: 07 49407451

Email: m.dzator@cqu.edu.au

Location: Mackay Ooralea Campus

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Module Tests

Task Description

You will complete seven 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 seven Module Tests in order to be awarded a PASS for this Assessment Item. You must also PASS this Assessment Item in order to be eligible to PASS MATH40252, provided all other conditions are met.


Assessment Due Date

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.


Return Date to Students

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.


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
You must achieve an average of 50% across the seven Module Tests in order to be awarded a PASS for Assessment Item 1. You must PASS Assessment Item 1 in order to be eligible to PASS MATH40252.

Assessment Criteria

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.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Each module test must be uploaded as a single pdf document via the unit Moodle site for MATH40252. Full details are provided on the Moodle unit site.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical Practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 1

Task Description

Assignment 1 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 on the unit Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 7 Monday (2 Sept 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

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.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

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.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Assignment 1 must be uploaded as a single pdf document via the unit Moodle site for MATH40252. Full details are provided on unit Moodle site.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical Practice

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assignment 2

Task Description

Assignment 2 is a non-supervised assignment and must be completed individually. This assignment is compulsory and covers the modules DIFF and INTG. Assignment 2 will be made available at the end of Week 8 on the unit Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Monday (7 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

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.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

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.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Assignment 2 must be uploaded as a single pdf document via the unit Moodle site for MATH40252. Full details are provided on unit Moodle site.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Self Management
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical Practice

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
40%

Length
180 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - all non-communicable calculators, including scientific, programmable and graphics calculators are authorised
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