Introduction
Mathematics with Calculus aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied to the sciences and commerce. Typically, students already have a good understanding of Mathematics to take this subject. Students are encouraged gain confidence in developing their language around expressing mathematical ideas in a real-world context.
Summary
| Unit name | Calculus |
| Unit code | XPD007 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mr Damien Palmer |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate mathematical concepts and reasoning
- Model the relationship between variables using mathematical functions
- Evaluate mathematical functions to solve simple real-world problems
- Apply differential calculus to solve simple real-world problems
- Apply techniques of integration to solve simple real-world problems
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 hours/week on-campus classes and 2 hours/week moderated online independent learning activities, over 13 teaching weeks. |
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| Assessment | Assignment worksheets (20%)|Examination (40%)|In class tests (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Lesson notes are provided in the content module of the unit in MyLO.
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| Recommended | Links to relevant e-text resources will be provided in class. |
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