QCF154 Introductory Mathematics
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| Unit code: | QCF154 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $578 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,528 |
| International unit fee | $4,632 |
Unit Outline: College 1 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCF154 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Jane Pendlebury | j.pendlebury@qut.edu.au |
Overview
To be an effective professional in a wide range of areas, such as engineering, science, information technology, health, education and business, an appropriate level of mathematical competence is essential. In our own personal lives, a basic knowledge of topics such as statistics, measurement and financial maths is also beneficial.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Select, recall and use facts, rules, definitions and procedures drawn from algebra, functions, relations and their graphs, and statistics (CLO1)
- Comprehend mathematical concepts and techniques (CLO1)
- Communicate using mathematical and statistical terminology, symbols and conventions (CLO3)
- Apply mathematical concepts and techniques to a range of practical problems (CLO1,2)
Content
Topics include:
- Numbers and Operations
- Algebra essentials
- Introductory trigonometry
- Data analysis fundamentals
- Financial maths
Learning Approaches
In QCF.. Mathematics you will learn through a problem-based approach and skill development tasks. The unit uses an approach to problem solving and mathematical modelling which moves through the following stages:
- Formulate
- Solve
- Evaluate and verify
- Communicate
This approach assists you to develop an ability to transfer mathematical skills and ideas between different contexts. There is also a focus on discussion, collaboration and reflection of ideas. Technology is used to make connections between mathematical theory, practice and application to improve your conceptual understanding.
Throughout the unit explicit teaching of mathematical rules, definitions and procedures will be combined with learning opportunities in which you must apply the knowledge and skills. The learning experiences in this unit focus on mathematical tasks drawn from a variety of real world situations. These opportunities encourage you to recognise the usefulness of mathematics through its application.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Throughout the unit feedback will be provided in various forms which may include:
• Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
• Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
• Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
• Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
QCF154 Introductory Mathematics has three summative assessments as detailed below. Formative assessment will support your learning by giving you an opportunity to practice tasks and learn from feedback before completing them for marking purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Workbook
Throughout the unit, you will complete a series of problem solving tasks directly related to the unit's content and learning outcomes. These tasks will be completed and submitted progressively during the semester (approximately fortnightly).
Assessment: Mid-semester examination
This examination will assess the concepts and techniques taught in the first part of the unit. You will demonstrate your knowledge of concepts and comprehension of principles through your responses to short answer questions and solutions to contextualised problems.
Assessment: Final examination
This examination will assess the concepts and techniques taught during the unit. In Part A you will respond to short response questions that test your knowledge and understanding of concepts. In Part B you will solve mathematical problems that are contextualised in real-life situations and justify your solutions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.QC18 University Preparation Program
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills that are fundamental to academic studies across a range of discipline areas.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Workbook, Mid-semester examination, Final examination - Apply critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving in a range of contexts
Relates to: ULO4, Mid-semester examination, Final examination - Communicate effectively in an academic context using written, oral and/or multimodal genres
Relates to: ULO3
Unit Outline: College 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCF154 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
Overview
To be an effective professional in a wide range of areas, such as engineering, science, information technology, health, education and business, an appropriate level of mathematical competence is essential. In our own personal lives, a basic knowledge of topics such as statistics, measurement and financial maths is also beneficial.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Select, recall and use facts, rules, definitions and procedures drawn from algebra, functions, relations and their graphs, and statistics (CLO1)
- Comprehend mathematical concepts and techniques (CLO1)
- Communicate using mathematical and statistical terminology, symbols and conventions (CLO3)
- Apply mathematical concepts and techniques to a range of practical problems (CLO1,2)
Content
Topics include:
- Numbers and Operations
- Algebra essentials
- Introductory trigonometry
- Data analysis fundamentals
- Financial maths
Learning Approaches
In QCF.. Mathematics you will learn through a problem-based approach and skill development tasks. The unit uses an approach to problem solving and mathematical modelling which moves through the following stages:
- Formulate
- Solve
- Evaluate and verify
- Communicate
This approach assists you to develop an ability to transfer mathematical skills and ideas between different contexts. There is also a focus on discussion, collaboration and reflection of ideas. Technology is used to make connections between mathematical theory, practice and application to improve your conceptual understanding.
Throughout the unit explicit teaching of mathematical rules, definitions and procedures will be combined with learning opportunities in which you must apply the knowledge and skills. The learning experiences in this unit focus on mathematical tasks drawn from a variety of real world situations. These opportunities encourage you to recognise the usefulness of mathematics through its application.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Throughout the unit feedback will be provided in various forms which may include:
• Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
• Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
• Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
• Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
QCF154 Introductory Mathematics has three summative assessments as detailed below. Formative assessment will support your learning by giving you an opportunity to practice tasks and learn from feedback before completing them for marking purposes.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Workbook
Throughout the unit, you will complete a series of problem solving tasks directly related to the unit's content and learning outcomes. These tasks will be completed and submitted progressively during the semester (approximately fortnightly).
Assessment: Mid-semester examination
This examination will assess the concepts and techniques taught in the first part of the unit. You will demonstrate your knowledge of concepts and comprehension of principles through your responses to short answer questions and solutions to contextualised problems.
Assessment: Final examination
This examination will assess the concepts and techniques taught during the unit. In Part A you will respond to short response questions that test your knowledge and understanding of concepts. In Part B you will solve mathematical problems that are contextualised in real-life situations and justify your solutions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.QC18 University Preparation Program
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills that are fundamental to academic studies across a range of discipline areas.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Workbook, Mid-semester examination, Final examination - Apply critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving in a range of contexts
Relates to: ULO4, Mid-semester examination, Final examination - Communicate effectively in an academic context using written, oral and/or multimodal genres
Relates to: ULO3