Fundamentals of Mathematics (MAST10017)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)
Overview
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Note: students with a score of 25 or above in Units 3/4 VCE Mathematics Methods or equivalent would not normally be permitted to take this subject.
Fundamentals of Mathematics is designed for students requiring mathematical knowledge and skills which are applicable to, and provide a foundation for further studies in science, statistics, business and economics. Students will gain the ability to apply mathematical knowledge and skills to analyse, investigate, model and solve problems in a variety of situations, ranging from well defined and familiar situations to unfamiliar and open ended situations.
Intended learning outcomes
Students undertaking this subject will complete the following topics:
- Fundamental concepts of number systems: number line and Cartesian plane, interval and set notation, use of logic
- Algebra: simplification, expansion and factorisation of algebraic expressions, solution of equations, transposition of formulae
- Functions: graphs of polynomials of up to and including degree 3, and exponential and logarithm functions, including transformations
- Introduction to mathematical modelling: linear and non-linear models and regression methods
- Sequences and series and applications to financial mathematics
- Statistics: univariate and bivariate data analysis, introduction to experimental design
- Probability: probability rules, discrete random variables, binomial and normal distributions
- Calculus: derivatives - product, quotient and chain rules for differentiation; integration of simple functions; applications including rates of change, extrema of graphs, solution of simple differential equations and areas under graphs
Generic skills
This subject encompasses particular generic skills so that on completion of the subject students should have developed skills relating to:
- Problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies
- Analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis
- Collaborative skills: the ability to work in a team
- Time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Six fortnightly homework assignments - 30 minutes each worth 5% (total 30%)
- 1.5 hour mid-semester test in approximately week 6 (20%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 66 hours: 24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of tutorials/workshops and up to 18 hours of computer-aided learning exercises Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022