MATHEMATICS FOR IT
MAT1MIT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Mathematics for IT you will develop and consolidate key algebra skills that are needed for your information technology course or to support your studies in areas such as science or education. As well, you will be introduced to several aspects of modern mathematics, such as number theory, error-detecting codes and graph theory, which are not only fundamental to IT, but which also play an important role in everyday life. Wherever possible, practical applications of the mathematics will be illustrated and emphasised. Successful completion of Mathematics for IT will mean you have quantitative skills in place to support your studies in IT or other discipline area, and will also ensure you are well-prepared for the subject Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DIS).
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Simon Smith
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Smith
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3-hour examination | 70 | |
| three 30-minute tests (each 10%) | 30 |