Key facts
UNE unit code: QMER100
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 0
Unit information
Quantitative skills are critical in investigating and advancing our understanding of earth, environmental and agricultural science. Today, it is more important than ever to learn how to collect, explore and analyse data, as well as summarise and model these systems.
This unit introduces you to core mathematical and statistical concepts in the field. Among the topics covered are fundamental mathematical concepts and introductory statistical methods.
These skills are taught using real-world examples and hands-on data collection and treatment, to demonstrate why they are so critical for the earth, environmental and agricultural sciences.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
The School of Science and Technology considers all practical/laboratory/tutorial activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory/tutorial classes (sessions) for on campus students is mandatory.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- summarise, display and interpret data in context;
- use computer software to summarise and communicate insight from data;
- solve simple equations and use mathematical concepts in applied situations;
- apply statistical skills appropriately to real world data; and
- demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate, through written and visual means, mathematical and statistical results to a range of audiences for a range of purposes.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written assessment detailing statistical findings and theory in an applied context No. Words: 1500 |
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Written assignment working with data and performing calculations.
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| Practical | Yes | All offerings | The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
| Quizzes | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Quizzes on foundational and applied knowledge; broken into parts
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Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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