Undergraduate USA-ENR101-2019

Essential Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry

Round up your maths skills and increase your confidence. Summarise and graph trigonomic and algebraic identities, functions and properties. Measure the relationships between angles, lines, symbols and letters. Find sides to solve equations.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.92

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019
25 Nov 2019
02 Mar 2020
01 Jun 2020
31 Aug 2020
30 Nov 2020

The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

University ranking

2019
2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

apply elementary manipulative skills to solve mathematical problems
formulate simple applied problems in mathematical language
use the principles of elementary trigonometry and linear algebra in the solution of problems.

Topics covered

- Mathematical Preliminaries, Polynomials and exponents, Rationals, Radicals and Complex numbers
- Linear and Non-linear Equations, Linear and Non-Linear Inequalities, Analytic Geometry
- Functions, Linear Functions, Systems of Linear Equations, Quadratic Functions
- Trigonometric Functions and Trigonometric Graphs, Angles, Trigonometric Identities and Equations, Trigonometric Formulas, Triangles
- Matrix Algebra, Matrix Multiplication and Inverses
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Glossary
  - Online assignment submission
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Virtual Classroom
  - Web links
  - Wikis
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Quizzes
  - Online Assessment
- Other materials
  - DVD

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
OtherDetails -
To pass this unit a student must achieve 50% in the overall assessment and a minimum of 40% of the available marks in the final examination. Students will require Windows 7 or higher. UniSA does not support Windows XP.

Description

This subject aims to increase confidence and ability in mathematical skills, to provide an introduction to the understanding of mathematical principles of algebra and trigonometry and to introduce systematic problem solving techniques. It includes a review of basic algebra; involving introduction to algebraic functions and their graphs; trigonometric functions, properties and identities; elementary matrices and linear algebra.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Online quizzes: 5 (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Schaum's Outline of Precalculus, 3rd ed.

Fred Safier

Required

Foundation Maths, 5th ed.

Anthony Croft and Robert Davison

Recommended Only

Next study term (24 Nov 19 to 23 Feb 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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