To develop the algebraic skills required in the study and use of algebraic operations, applications and functions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
This course is a detailed study and application of:
– Equations and Inequalities,
– Graphs of Functions including key properties and symmetry,
– Linear functions,
– Quadratic functions,
– Polynomial functions,
– Rational Functions including Partial Fraction Decompositions,
– Inverse functions and Composite Functions,
– Exponential and logarithmic functions,
– Basics of systems of equations and matrices,
– Sequences and Series including Arithmetic, Geometric and Infinite series,
– Mathematical Induction and
– The Binomial Theorem.
Indicative Assessment
Test 1 (10 per cent)
Test 2 (15 per cent)
Test 3 (15 per cent)
Final Exam (60 per cent).
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Workload
Contact hours: Total of 4 hours of lectures and tutorials per weekRequisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3276 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2988 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |