ASGS1005 Algebra
First Year Course
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Course Subject | Associate General Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2013 and First Semester, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
To develop the algebraic skills required in the study and use of algebraic operations, applications and functions. |
| Learning Outcomes |
This course is a detailed study and application of: – Equations and Inequalities, – Graphs of Functions including key properties and symmetry, – Linear functions, – Quadratic functions, – Polynomial functions, – Rational Functions including Partial Fraction Decompositions, – Inverse functions and Composite Functions, – Exponential and logarithmic functions, – Basics of systems of equations and matrices, – Sequences and Series including Arithmetic, Geometric and Infinite series, – Mathematical Induction and – The Binomial Theorem. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Test 1 (10 per cent) Test 2 (15 per cent) Test 3 (15 per cent) Final Exam (60 per cent). |
| Workload | Contact hours: Total of 4 hours of lectures and tutorials per week |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.
