Unit of Study MATH1005 Introductory Algebra and Calculus (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Introduces students to techniques to manipulate and solve various algebraic expressions. The number system is extended to include complex numbers, and an introduction to Calculus is included, with the concepts and basic techniques for differentiation and integration.

Unit content

Solving and Simplifying Equations

Mathematical Expressions

Solving Systems of Equations

Functions, Limits and the Derivative

Differentiation Methods

Introduction to Integration

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3
Lismore	Term3	Term3
Online	Term1,3	N/A

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:

use of the concepts and techniques required to manipulate and solve various algebraic expressions

formulate complex numbers and the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration

apply mathematical techniques from algebra and calculus to application problems

communicate mathematical concepts and processes and results effectively

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Calculations	25%
Calculations	25%
Evaluation	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Calculations	25%
Calculations	25%
Evaluation	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Calculations	25%
Calculations	25%
Evaluation	50%

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