Unit of Study MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

SCU College
Placement

No

Anti-requisites

Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics

Unit description

Introduces and extends foundational mathematical knowledge, concepts, and skills required for study across various discipline areas. The unit focuses on developing an understanding of problem-solving and how digital technologies can be used to solve real-world mathematical problems. Students will learn how to effectively communicate concepts, thinking, and solutions to real-world mathematical problems.

Unit content

Warm Up Module – Introduction to learning/relearning mathematics

Module 1 – Number theory, arithmetic and financial mathematics

Module 2 – Algebra fundamentals

Module 3 – Solving, manipulating and graphing equations

Module 4 – Measurement and networks

Module 5 – Trigonometry and applied geometry

Module 6 – Data analysis, statistics and probability

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term1,3,5	Term1,3,5
Online	Term1,3,5	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Analyse a variety of mathematical problems and identify appropriate approaches to find a solution.

Apply a range of mathematical concepts, techniques and digital technologies to solve a variety of real-world mathematical problems.

Effectively communicate mathematical concepts, thinking, and solutions at different levels of formality using verbal, written, and graphical forms of communication.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	15%
Calculations	40%
Report	45%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	15%
Calculations	40%
Report	45%

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Domestic

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