MATH 1014 Mathematics 1A

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300672

Coordinator Alexander Lee Opens in new window

Description This Level 1 subject provides a solid foundation in the theory and applications of differential calculus, as well as some introductory work on complex numbers. It is the first of two subjects developing aspects of calculus.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Mathematics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 4423 Concepts of Mathematics

Incompatible Subjects LGYA 4295 Mathematics for Business MATH 1016 Mathematics for Engineers 1

Restrictions

Students may complete the three subjects Quantitative Thinking, Analysis of Change and Maths 1A in the following order: MATH 1026 Quantitative Thinking, MATH 1001 Analysis of Change, MATH 1014 Mathematics 1A. This means that students may complete MATH 1026 before attempting MATH 1001, but not after. MATH 1001 and MATH 1026 may be attempted before MATH 1014, but not after. Students may not enrol in MATH 1026 and MATH 1001 or MATH 1026 and MATH 1014 or MATH 1001 and MATH 1014 in the same teaching session. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science may not enrol in any of the subjects MATH 1001, MATH 1026 or MATH 1014.

Assumed Knowledge

Mathematics achieved at Bands 5-6, or knowledge equivalent to 300830 Analysis of Change.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Short Answer 45 minutes 10 N Individual
Short Answer 45 minutes 10 N Individual
Short Answer 45 minutes 15 N Individual
Short Answer 45 minutes 15 N Individual
Final Exam 3 hours 50 Y Individual

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The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Numerical Problem Solving 5 hours 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 5 hours 10 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 5 hours 15 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 5 hours 15 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 3 hours 50 Y Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Stewart, J. (2016). Calculus: Early transcendentals (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Teaching Periods