To purchase this micro-credential
Visit the website Applied Mathematics Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module and complete the following steps:
- Go to “How to Apply”
- Add this micro-credential (and others) to a shopping cart 🛒
- Login or establish your account if you don’t already have one
Course Summary:
Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This micro-credential will provide you with knowledge of various mathematical topics, including algebraic techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; and introductory vectors and introductory calculus. This micro-credential will provide opportunities for critical self-reflection on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension and communication of mathematical solutions.
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:
- PDC111503 Advanced Topics in Algebra
- PDC111508 Trigonometric Functions, Ratios, and Graphs
- PDC111509 Planar Geometry
- PDC1115010 Vectors
- PDC111511 Introductory Calculus - Differentiation
- PDC111512 Introductory Calculus - Integration
- PDC87419 Assessment Module: Applied Mathematics
The completion of Applied Mathematics: Concepts and Skills will prepare you for first-year tertiary mathematics in applied science and engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
- Reflect on formative assessment to improve mathematical comprehension
- Analyse information using mathematical techniques
- Communicate mathematical solutions logically and clearly
- Use mathematical concepts and techniques including, algebraic techniques; trigonometric functions, ratios, and graphs; plane and analytical geometry; introductory vectors and introductory calculus
- Apply appropriate mathematical techniques
- Develop solutions to applied mathematical problems.
Assessment:
One Exam (Downloaded document to complete and submit).
One Exam (On campus - exam centre).
Fee: $0
Duration: 42 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.
If you are interested in taking this micro-credential, please email ProgramManager_AccessEd@cqu.edu.au for eligibility criteria and access.