Self-enrolment is not available. Enrolment will occur only after attending an orientation session to ensure that you are taking the correct units to fulfill your pathway requirements.
Introduction
Foundation Mathematics aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied in any degree stream. You are encouraged to gain confidence in developing your language around expressing mathematical ideas in a real-world context.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundation Mathematics |
| Unit code | XPD010 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Eunjee Cooper |
| 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
- Describe the logic and reasoning employed in mathematical problem solving
- Model and analyse problems using linear and non linear functions
- Apply geometric reasoning to solve for measurements of simple polygons and compound shapes
- Employ statistical techniques to collect, represent and describe data
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 | Algebra and Numbers (10%)|Linear, non linear relationships and probability (10%)|Measurement, Geometry and Trigonometry (10%)|Independent learning activities (15%)|Indices, Logarithms and Equations (15%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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