Unit Outline
XPD007
Calculus
IPC Semester 1, 2024
Damien Palmer
DVC - Education
Academic Division (Division)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

Unit Coordinator
Damien Palmer
Email: Damien.Palmer@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 

Mathematics with Calculus aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied to the sciences and commerce. Typically, students already have a good understanding of Mathematics to take this subject. Students are encouraged gain confidence in developing their language around expressing mathematical ideas in a real-world context.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
1. Understand the essential ideas of algebra, how to differentiate functions, and use derivatives to solve problems
2.
2. Manipulate real and complex numbers and solve equations
3.
3. Evaluate integral functions and use integrals to solve problems
4.
4. Use differentiation and integration to solve real world problems such as rate of change, optimization, area problems and volume
5.
5. Engage in critical discourse
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 

Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 

How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
Functions
See the MyLO site for the due date
7 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:
Complex Numbers
See the MyLO site for the due date
7 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:
Optimisation
See the MyLO site for the due date
10 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:
Differentiation
See the MyLO site for the due date
13 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 5:
Integration
See the MyLO site for the due date
13 %
 
Assessment Task 6:
Examination
See the MyLO site for the due date
50 %
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment details
    
Assessment Task 1: Functions
Task Description:
Assessment 1

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
7 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 2: Complex Numbers
Task Description:
Assignment 5

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
7 %
 

 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 3: Optimisation
Task Description:
Assignment 3

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
10 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 4: Differentiation
Task Description:
Assignment 2

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
13 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
Assessment Task 5: Integration
Task Description:
Assignment 4

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
13 %
 
 

CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
 
Assessment Task 6: Examination
Task Description:
Exam

Task Length:
 
Due Date:
See the MyLO site for the due date
Weight:
50 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
UP do not have assessment criteria as yet.
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
 
 
 

How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
 
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
 
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
 
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.