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 will prepare you for first year tertiary mathematics in applied science and engineering. The unit will provide you with 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
Students need to complete MATH40228 Intermediate Mathematics for University to enrol in 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 3 - 2025
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 Student feedback
Example questions not of relevant difficulty for assessment.
Improve sample assessment to match assessment difficulty.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Some assessment feedback not clear.
Trial video feedback in at least one term for module reviews.
Feedback from Student feedback
Application question in assessment helped learning.
Include an application question in the second assignment as well as the first assignment.
- Reflect on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions logically and clearly
- Use 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.
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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 | ||||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 0% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Technical Mathematics for University
- Edition: 5 (2020)
- Authors: School of Access Education
- CQUniversity Publishing Unit
- Rockhampton Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
- ISBN: N/A
The textbook for Technical Mathematics for University (MATH40252) is available on the unit Moodle site; however, we advise you to print out your own copy. You may like a hard copy to complete activities and take notes. The textbook cannot be purchased from the CQUniversity Bookshop. Your Access Coordinator will provide you with advice on printing options.
Additional Textbook Information
A scientific calculator is required for this unit. A recommended example is the Casio FX82 Scientific Calculator. Graphics calculators will also suffice but are not necessary. Any calculator must be non-communicable for use in the final exam.
- Binding: Spiral
The textbook for Technical Mathematics for University (MATH40252) is available on the unit Moodle site; however, we advise you to print out your own copy. You may like a hard copy to complete activities and take notes. The textbook cannot be purchased from the CQUniversity Bookshop. Your Access Coordinator will provide you with advice on printing options.
Additional Textbook Information
A scientific calculator is required for this unit. A recommended example is the Casio FX82 Scientific Calculator. Graphics calculators will also suffice but are not necessary. Any calculator must be non-communicable for use in the final exam.
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
Week 1
Begin Date: 10 Nov 2025Module/Topic
Additional Topics in Algebra
Chapter
ALGX
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 17 Nov 2025Module/Topic
Trigonometric Functions and Ratios
Chapter
TRFN
Events and Submissions/Topic
ALGX Module Review: Due Week 2 Monday (17 November 2025) 11:45pm AEST
Week 3
Begin Date: 24 Nov 2025Module/Topic
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Chapter
TRGR
Events and Submissions/Topic
TRFN Module Review: Due Week 3 Monday (24 November 2025) 11:45pm AEST
Week 4
Begin Date: 01 Dec 2025Module/Topic
Analytic Geometry
Chapter
AGEO
Events and Submissions/Topic
TRGR Module Review: Due Week 4 Monday (1 December 2025) 11:45pm AEST
Week 5
Begin Date: 08 Dec 2025Module/Topic
Introduction to Vectors
Chapter
VECT
Events and Submissions/Topic
AGEO Module Review: Due Week 5 Monday (8 December 2025) 11:45pm AEST
Week 6
Begin Date: 15 Dec 2025Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
VECT Module Review: Due Week 6 Monday (15 December 2025) 11:45pm AEST
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 22 Dec 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 29 Dec 2025Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 05 Jan 2026Module/Topic
Introductory Differentiation
Chapter
DIFF
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 12 Jan 2026Module/Topic
Introductory Differentiation
Chapter
DIFF
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 19 Jan 2026Module/Topic
Introduction to Integration
Chapter
INTG
Events and Submissions/Topic
DIFF Module Review: Due Week 9 Monday (19 January 2026) 11:45pm AEST
Week 10
Begin Date: 26 Jan 2026Module/Topic
Introduction to Integration
Chapter
INTG
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 02 Feb 2026Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
INTG Module Review: Due Week 11 Monday (2 February 2026) 11:45pm AEST
Week 12
Begin Date: 09 Feb 2026Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 16 Feb 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Examination: The date and time of the examination will be available through MyCQU approximately six weeks before the examination period.
This assessment must be completed on the specified due date and time. Due to the nature of this task, the standard 72-hour grace period does not apply.
Unit Coordinator
Dr Gemma Mann
g.mann@cqu.edu.au
07 4930 9294
1 Written Assessment
At the conclusion of each module, complete the corresponding Module Review (available from the unit Moodle site). The Module Reviews are formative and must be completed individually. The purpose of Module Reviews is to help monitor your progress throughout the term, allowing you to identify concepts that you may need to review. You must achieve a total of at least 50% across the seven Module Reviews in order to pass this assessment, and because this is a pass/fail assessment, you must pass this assessment in order to be eligible to pass the unit.
Note 1: Technology is permitted, such as graphing calculators. A free web-based tool such as desmos.com, which is used for visualising and exploring mathematics concepts, including graphing functions, is also permitted.
Note 2 (Level 1. No AI): You must not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
(Source: Perkins, M., Roe, J. and Furze, L. 2024, “The AI Assessment Scale Revisited: A framework for educational assessment”)
Further information about this requirement will be provided by the teaching staff in the unit.
Module Reviews are due on the day and week specified in the Unit Profile Schedule. A more detailed version of this schedule can be found on the unit Moodle site.
The Module Reviews will be marked and returned via Moodle within 10 days of the due date or the submission date, whichever is later.
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 logically and clearly
- Use 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
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Practice
2 Written Assessment
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.
Note 1: Technology is permitted, such as graphing calculators. A free web-based tool such as desmos.com, which is used for visualising and exploring mathematics concepts, including graphing functions, is also permitted.
Note 2 (Level 1. No AI): You must not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
(Source: Perkins, M., Roe, J. and Furze, L. 2024, “The AI Assessment Scale Revisited: A framework for educational assessment”)
Further information about this requirement will be provided by the teaching staff in the unit.
Week 7 Monday (5 Jan 2026) 11:45 pm AEST
Assignment 1 will be marked and returned via the unit Moodle site within two working weeks of the due date or date submitted, whichever is later.
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 logically and clearly
- Use 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
- Problem Solving
- Ethical Practice
3 Written Assessment
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.
Note 1: Technology is permitted, such as graphing calculators. A free web-based tool such as desmos.com, which is used for visualising and exploring mathematics concepts, including graphing functions, is also permitted.
Note 2 (Level 1. No AI): You must not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
(Source: Perkins, M., Roe, J. and Furze, L. 2024, “The AI Assessment Scale Revisited: A framework for educational assessment”)
Further information about this requirement will be provided by the teaching staff in the unit.
Week 12 Monday (9 Feb 2026) 11:45 pm AEST
Assignment 2 will be marked and returned via the unit Moodle site within two working weeks of the due date or date submitted, whichever is later.
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 logically and clearly
- Use 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
- 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?
