This course introduces the student to functions involving one variable, library of functions, transformation graphing techniques, in depth study of polynomials and rational functions, composite and inverse functions and their properties, exponential and logarithmic functions and their properties, exponential models, systems of linear equations, partial fraction decompositions, trigonometric functions and trigonometric applications, basic limit and continuity theory, the derivative and their applications, integration techniques and applications, and integration involving partial fraction decompositions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On completion of this course, it is expected that the student will be proficient with:
systems of linear equations; polynomials functions and rational functions; transcendentals; mathematical modelling; limit theory; the derivative and its applications; and integration theory and its applications.
Indicative Assessment
3 online tests, 3 in-class tests and a final exam
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Workload
Two two-hour lectures/ tutorial sessions per week. Up to approximately 6 hours per week of personal study, text based and online outside of the class.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Prescribed text: “Algebra & Trigonometry”, Sullivan 8th Edition, Calculus courses notes provided by the ANU College, In addition special details notes will be provided to each student to supplement their reading and private study time.
Preliminary Reading
Course Contact: Dr Rebecca Cross
T: 02 61250982
E: rebecca.cross@anucollege.edu.au
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 12 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 |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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