Unit Outline

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.	Communicate mathematical concepts and reasoning
2.	Model the relationship between variables using mathematical functions
3.	Evaluate mathematical functions to solve simple real-world problems
4.	Apply differential calculus to solve simple real-world problems
5.	Apply techniques of integration to solve simple real-world problems

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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:	Assignment worksheets	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	In class tests	Refer to Assessment Description	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assignment worksheets

Task Description:

Each assignment is a worksheet with exercises to provide additional practice applying the concepts covered in class.

Your worked solutions for each assignment should be neatly handwritten, and submitted in the first class of the week in which it is due.

Task Length:

8 worksheets (20 mins each)

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret the problem to identify the appropriate mathematical model	LO2
2	Present the worked solution to convey the mathematical reasoning.	LO1
3	Apply mathematical techniques to solve the problem	LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 2: In class tests

Task Description:

Two open book tests of 1 hour duration each will be conducted in class.
The timing of the test will depend on class progress through the following topics:
Test 1: Algebra and Functions
Test 2: Differentiation, Optimisation, and Integration

Task Length:

2 x 1 hour

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret the problem to identify an appropriate mathematical model	LO2
2	Present the worked solution to convey the mathematical reasoning	LO1
3	Apply mathematical techniques to solve the problem	LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 3: Examination

Task Description:

The examination will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your learning and skills developed in every topic covered in this unit.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Interpret the problem to identify the appropriate mathematical model	LO1
2	Present the solution to convey the mathematical reasoning	LO1
3	Apply mathematical techniques to solve the problem	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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.