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Introduction to Quantitative Skills

Undergraduate | UNE-MTHS100 | 2019

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Learn the basics of maths in relation to science – or refresh your knowledge – allowing you to become confident in a scientific environment. Cover algebraic concepts, fractions, linear functions, graphs, power and root functions and more.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
16 weeks

FEE-HELP available

Introduction to Quantitative Skills

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. work effectively with algebraic expressions;
    2. graph different types of functions;
    3. solve different types of equations;
    4. solve different types of inequality; and
    5. find and apply inverse functions.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - • Headphones or speakers ( required to listen to lecture and other media provided in subjetcs, a USB style headset has proven to provide superior audio quality to the jack style headset when used for online teaching software) • Headset, including microphone (highly recommended for participation in virtual classrooms) • Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations)
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete their subjects. UNE's minimum requirement for all students in relation to the hardware and software a student requires to support their learning are found at: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
  • Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject. Travel may be required to attend the Non-Mandatory Intensive School.

Study load

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

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