School: Academic Pathway Programs

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Essential Mathematics
  • Unit Code

    UPU0006
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

This unit provides a foundation for students to demonstrate the basic mathematical concepts and techniques required for study at university (excluding undergraduate degrees that have specific mathematics prerequisite). The focus is on applying these concepts and techniques to develop problem solving skills applicable to everyday life.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

UPU0006 utilises a blended delivery mode which includes both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 10 or 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UPC0003, UPU0003

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply mathematical strategies and reasoning to formulated problems.
  2. Demonstrate competence in mathematical computations with real numbers.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts in business and finance.
  4. Display competence in solving problems related to 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
  5. Use probability and statistical measures to interpret, analyse and draw conclusions from data.
  6. Use variables to solve algebraic equations and solve linear equations.

Unit Content

  1. Algebra and word problems.
  2. Decimals, fractions, percentages and mathematical operations.
  3. Financial and business-based problems.
  4. Linear equations.
  5. Perimeter, area, volume, unit conversion, ratio and rates.
  6. Probability, graphs and charts, measures of centre and spread, correlation, skewness.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial
Semester 213 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial
Summer8 x 1 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Summer8 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, On-line self-paced learning activities, Web-based discussions, Student-based discussion groups and Videos.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline tests20%
TestMid-semester test30%
ExaminationFinal examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline tests20%
TestOnline mid-semester test30%
ExaminationFinal examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Academic Pathway Programs

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Essential Mathematics
  • Unit Code

    UPU0006
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

This unit provides a foundation for students to demonstrate the basic mathematical concepts and techniques required for study at university (excluding undergraduate degrees that have specific mathematics prerequisite). The focus is on applying these concepts and techniques to develop problem solving skills applicable to everyday life.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

UPU0006 utilises a blended delivery mode which includes both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 10 or 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UPC0003, UPU0003

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply mathematical strategies and reasoning to formulated problems.
  2. Demonstrate competence in mathematical computations with real numbers.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of mathematical concepts in business and finance.
  4. Display competence in solving problems related to 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.
  5. Use probability and statistical measures to interpret, analyse and draw conclusions from data.
  6. Use variables to solve algebraic equations and solve linear equations.

Unit Content

  1. Algebra and word problems.
  2. Decimals, fractions, percentages and mathematical operations.
  3. Financial and business-based problems.
  4. Linear equations.
  5. Perimeter, area, volume, unit conversion, ratio and rates.
  6. Probability, graphs and charts, measures of centre and spread, correlation, skewness.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial
Semester 213 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 213 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorial
Summer8 x 1 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Summer8 x 2 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Tutorials, On-line self-paced learning activities, Web-based discussions, Student-based discussion groups and Videos.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline tests20%
TestMid-semester test30%
ExaminationFinal examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline tests20%
TestOnline mid-semester test30%
ExaminationFinal examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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