Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
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Degree
Foundation
Major
Mathematics | Numerical Analysis | Statistics
Area of study
Mathematics and Statistics
Course Language
English
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Unit of Study: MATH1002 - Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy
Unit Snapshot
- Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
- Credit points: 12
- Faculty/College: Faculty of Education
- Placement: No
- Enrolment information: N/A
Unit Description
Introduces understandings of mathematics and its role in society. Provides opportunities to build personal numeracy, skills and confidence to effectively engage with later unit and professional settings. Introduces the applications of mathematics, including ICTs and digital technologies.
Unit Content
- Module 1: Critical Thinking, and Systems of Numeration
- Module 2: Number theory and Real Numbers
- Module 3: Introduction to Algebra and Graphs and Functions
- Module 4: Measurement and Geometry
- Module 5: Probability and Descriptive Statistics
- Module 6: Overview of Mathematics
Availabilities
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 2 | Term 2 |
| Gold Coast | Term 2, 4 | Term 2, 4 |
| Lismore | Term 2 | Term 2 |
| Online | Summer Term, Term 2, 4 | Summer Term, Term 2, 4 |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate personal competence in mathematics to a level appropriate for their intended tertiary study and later professional settings
- Demonstrate the mathematical understandings and capabilities that enable the integration of numeracy into professional and societal use
- Plan for, collect, analyse, represent and apply data for individual and professional use in a variety of settings in ethical and appropriate ways, including applications to probability
- Employ a range of appropriate technology applications for mathematics and numeracy, in everyday and professional settings
Prescribed Learning Resources
Summer Term
- Prescribed Texts: Allen, R. Angel, Christine D. Abbott, Dennis Runde., 2021, A Survey of Mathematics with Applications, 11th, Pearson Australia, Melbourne, Australia.
- Prescribed Resources/Equipment: MyMathLab Student Access Kit.
Term 2
- Prescribed Texts: Information not currently available.
- Prescribed Resources/Equipment: Information not currently available.
Term 4
- Prescribed Texts: Information not currently available.
- Prescribed Resources/Equipment: Information not currently available.
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