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Principles of Mathematics
Postgraduate | UND-MATH5000 | 2024
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Apr 2024
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Principles of Mathematics
About this subject
On completion of this subject students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Solve mathematical problems relating to polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
2. Apply trigonometric identities and functions to solve practical mathematical problems.
3. Apply concepts related to the theory of sequences and series.
4. Apply concepts relating to matrices and systems of linear equations.
5. Communicate theoretical concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Polynomials and complex numbers
Principles of Mathematics is a foundational mathematics course. It is intended to provide the fundamental skills necessary to undertake more advanced mathematical study. Principles of Mathematics covers the areas of algebra, trigonometry, polynomials and equations. It is designed to further students’ mathematical content knowledge as well as their skills in communicating complex mathematical knowledge and ideas.
- In-class Test (30%)
- Presentation on problems (20%)
- Final exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- UND-MTE-GDI-2024 - Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education
- UND-MTH-GCE-2024 - Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateUND-MTE-GDI
PostgraduateUND-MTH-GCE