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Fundamentals of Mathematics

UndergraduateMUR-MAS1102022

Course information for 2022 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Get credit for uni level maths and multiple your maths knowledge. Prepare for study success in higher level maths subjects. From algebra and matrices, to calculating exponential and logarithm functions. Get equated with maths and add to your skills. 

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

Loan available
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Fundamentals of Mathematics

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. Solve a variety of mathematical problems related to the Unit Content. In particular, students should be able to: a. solve systems of linear equations using a variety of methods; b. find function asymptotes, limits, and rates of change; c. use trigonometry to model periodic behaviour; d. find derivatives from first principles as well as apply the multiplication, quotient, and chain rules of derivatives; e. model exponential growth and decay; f. use the first and second derivative of a function to find and characterise relative extrema; and g. carry out a variety of other analyses.
    2. Explain conceptually the various methods covered in the unit their correct usage.

Entry requirements

Others

Mathematics up to year 10 in Australian high schools provides sufficient background. UniSA's subject, ENR102 Essential Mathematics 2: Calculus, is considered as an equivalent of this subject.
Students who have successfully completed a mathematics unit of the standard of ATAR Mathematics Specialist, WACE Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D or TEE Calculus (or higher) may not enrol in this unit.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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