MATH 1015 Mathematics 1B

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300673

Coordinator Alexander Lee Opens in new window

Description This Level 1 subject provides a solid foundation in the theory and applications of integral calculus, as well as some introductory work on linear algebra and infinite sequences and series. It is the second 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

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 1014

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 4423 - Concepts of Mathematics

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

Restrictions

This subject is not available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science.

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
Quiz 45 minutes 10 N Individual
Quiz 45 minutes 10 N Individual
Quiz 45 minutes 15 N Individual
Quiz 45 minutes 15 N Individual
Final Exam 3 hours 50 Y Individual

External 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
Assignment 1 3 Hours 10 N Individual
Assignment 2 3 Hours 10 N Individual
Assignment 3 3 Hours 10 N Individual
Individual Project 2500 - 3000 words 20 N Individual
Final Examination 3 Hours 50 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

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

Teaching Periods