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MATH101 Algebra and Differential Calculus

Updated: 14 July 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus B - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
27 April 2011 30 April 2011 Non-Mandatory
20 September 2011 23 September 2011 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MATH101A or MATH110 or MATH120 or MATH170 or STAT100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

MATH101, together with MATH102, forms the basis for majors in Mathematics and/or Statistics and is designed to provide the required mathematical background for study in physics, engineering and other disciplines. The unit provides a rigorous introduction to calculus and whilst prior knowledge of calculus is not essential, it is highly recommended. Students enrolling in MATH101 are normally expected to be familiar with the content of extension 1 (or 3 unit) mathematics in NSW or its equivalent. Students who have done well at mathematics (2 unit) in NSW or its equivalent can expect to master MATH101 but must be willing to make the additional effort required. Topics covered include: vectors; matrices; systems of linear equations; complex numbers; set theory; functions; continuity; and differentiation.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Basic Linear Algebra
ISBN: 9781852336622
Blythe, T.S. and Robertson, E.E., Springer 2nd ed. 2002
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Introductory Mathematics: Algebra and Analysis
ISBN: 9783540761785
Smith, G., Springer 1st ed. 1998
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Calculus
ISBN: 9780470183496
Anton, H., Wiley 9th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Referenced Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Calculus
ISBN: 9780521867443
Spivak, M., Cambridge University 3rd ed. 2006
Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 30% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Six theory assignments
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6
Assignment 1 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6
Assignment 2 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2 , 6
Assignment 3 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6
Final Examination 3 hrs 70% ISBT On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6
Final Examination 3 hrs 70% On/Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. achieve a basic understanding of mathematical proof;
  2. demonstrate competence in the use of complex numbers;
  3. show a basic understanding of functions of a single variable; and
  4. demonstrate competence in the use of the differential calculus.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge gained by the student in lectures will be applied in collaboration with the lecturer to problems and examples in tutorials. The student will then map this experience into further problem-solving tasks in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The student will be encourgaed to participate actively in discussion during lectures and tutorials. Written communications skills, particularly with regard to construction and presentation of logical expositions and arguments, will be taught and assessed. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The student will be guided in the use of online resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
The student will encounter in this unit a field of knowledge that is intensely problem based, and will acquire skills in connecting ideas within a network of logical relationships. A high emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical and deductive reasoning. 		True True True
8 Team Work
The student will be encouraged to participate in interactive discussion with other students regarding ideas and problems addressed in the unit. Written assignment submissions must be the student's own work, but may be the outcome of group discussion. 		True True
   

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