Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
MAT1CNS, 2012
| Subject Code: | MAT1CNS |
| Subject Short Title: | CALCULUS AND NUMBER SYSTEMS |
| Credit Points: | 15.0 |
| Subject Description: | Mathematics 1CNS is the foundation subject for all studies requiring a knowledge of mathematics. It reviews and extends material covered in VCE and provides an introduction to the ideas of mathematical reasoning with an overarching theme of clear communication skills in the mathematical sciences. The subject runs in two streams. One stream is dedicated to the concepts and techniques of differentiation and integration and, whilst there is much revision, there are many refinements and extensions of the ideas presented in VCE as well as greater expectations of presentation of written material. The other stream commences with a review of algebra techniques and a formal treatment of sets and number systems and then proceeds to use these ideas, in the second half of the semester, in an introduction to mathematical logic and proof. The teaching emphasis is on active student engagement in solving mathematical problems. |
| Prerequisites: | VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or Specialist Mathematics |
| Incompatibles: | MAT1CFE, MAT1EN, ECO1IQA, MAT1CFN, MAT1CPE |
| Class Requirements: | two 1-hour lectures, two 1-hour practice classes and one 1-hour lecture/workshop per week |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| one 3-hour examination | 80 | |
| six fortnightly assignments (typically 3-4 pages each) | 10 | |
| four multiple-attempt diagnostic tests | 10 | Hurdle reqyuirement: To pass the subject students must obtain a mark of at least 80% on each of the diagnostic tests and at least 50% overall for the subject. |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Printed subject text available from University Bookshop | | |
| Recommended | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
Subject Coordinator: Dr Narwin Perkal
| Subject Availability |
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| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr Narwin Perkal |
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