Unit of Study UNIP1003 Problem Solving with Maths (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

Enabling Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

SCU College
Placement

No

Unit description

Focuses on introducing students to skills and concepts that will build a strong foundation in mathematics and develop confidence for undergraduate study. It will provide opportunities to apply and connect these skills by solving real world problems related to daily life and future study.

Unit content

Relearning and rethinking maths

Solving problems using numbers

Measuring and converting units

Essentials of Algebra

Geometry and its applications

Data analysis and graphing

Making sense of data with statistics

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Gold Coast	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Lismore	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Online	Summer Term Term2,4	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:

Analyse situations and apply suitable mathematical skills in real-world problem solving

Show understanding and proficiency in the use of mathematical skills

Communicate in a structured and logical sequence the steps to a solution

State limitations, acknowledge assumptions made and comment on the practicality of the solution used

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Report	35%
Report	45%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Report	35%
Report	45%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Report	35%
Report	45%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Report	35%
Report	45%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

This free textbook can be accessed through the following link: https://scu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61SCU_INST/hir31i/alma991012858799802368: Marecek, L, Anthony-Smith, M & Mathis, AH, 2020, Prealgebra, 2nd, OpenStax College, Rice University, Houston, Texas.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

The recommended scientific calculator is a "Casio fx-82AU PLUS" or similar.

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