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Course Summary:

Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This online micro-credential will introduce you to advanced algebra, working with surds and polynomial long division. 

Students who successfully complete the set of 7 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40252, Technical Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

  1. PDC111503 Advanced Topics in Algebra
  2. PDC111508 Trigonometric Functions, Ratios, and Graphs
  3. PDC111509 Planar Geometry
  4. PDC1115010 Vectors 
  5. PDC111511 Introductory Calculus - Differentiation
  6. PDC111512 Introductory Calculus - Integration
  7. PDC87419 Assessment Module: Applied Mathematics

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Simplify and perform operations with algebraic fractions and radical expressions
  2. Use the distributive law to expand and factorise algebraic expressions and polynomials
  3. Perform polynomial division
  4. Solve algebraic equations and inequalities of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical types
  5. Solve systems of linear and non-linear equations and associated applied problems.

Assessment: One Exam (Downloaded document with 24 hours to complete and submit). 

Fee: $200

Duration: 12 hours

Intakes:  Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Study Mode:  Online

Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations: Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Enquiries:  CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au

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