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Introductory Mathematics

Non-Award | UNL-UNL31 | 2019

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Build a strong foundation for your future mathematic, science or business studies. Enter the world filled with numbers, percentages and formulas. Draw up graphs as you study statistics. Understand basic geometry, trigonometry and algebra.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

Introductory Mathematics

About this subject

  • This unit covers:

    Module 1 – Beginning Mathematics

    • Topic 1: Working with numbers
    • Topic 2: Working with percentages
    • Topic 3: Working with geometry
    • Topic 4: Working with ratios and trigonometry

    Module 2 – Introduction to Algebra

    • Topic 1: Formulae and equations
    • Topic 2: Powers, scientific notations and the metric system
    • Topic 3: The Cartesian coordinate system

    Module 3 – Linear and Quadratic Functions

    • Topic 1: The rules of algebra
    • Topic 2: Linear equations and applications
    • Topic 3: Graphs and equations

    Module 4 – Basic Functions and Matrix Algebra

    • Topic 1: The concepts of functions – linear functions
    • Topic 2: The quadratic functions and polynomial functions
    • Topic 3: Exponential functions and logarithms
    • Topic 4: Matrix algebra

    Module 5 – Introduction to Statistics

    • Topic 1: Terminology and data collections
    • Topic 2: Representing data
    • Topic 3: Summarising data
    • Topic 4: Exploring Bi-variate data

Entry requirements

Others

This unit does not assume that you have any prior knowledge beyond general reading and writing skills. It does presume you are self-motivated and capable of self-directed learning.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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