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Level 5
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15 Credits
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0.125 EFTS
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Course duration: 17 weeks
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Workload - Approximately 9 hours per week
This online course develops algebra, function, trigonometric, exponential, logarithm and graphing competencies, and introduces matrices, vectors and calculus. Emphasis is placed on developing strong skills in these areas within an engineering context and on exploring and applying these skills to a range of engineering and surveying applications.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
- Examine and apply mathematical techniques and skills to solve problems essential to further study in engineering and surveying
- Interpret and solve a range of authentic engineering problems involving mathematical concepts relevant to this course
- Effectively communicate mathematical concepts and arguments using appropriate notation
- Use computational aids for graphing, matrix manipulation, concept development and problem solving in algebra and calculus within engineering and surveying contexts.
Assessment
40% internally assessed
60% exam
For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.