Introduction to Algebra

Undergraduate

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Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1060
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Course ID
208375
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to extend students' basic arithmetic and algebra concepts and skills by developing their mathematical competencies for further studies.

  • Rational expressions and equations
  • Radical expressions and equations
  • Exponential functions
  • Logarithmic functions
  • Basics of Algebraic expressions
  • Linear equations in one unknown
  • Linear equations with two variables
  • Exponents and Polynomials
  • Quadratic equations

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply mathematics principles to numbers
  • Perform calculations on equations and formulae
  • Use mathematical techniques to solve problems

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra at UniSA

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions – 40%
  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • Short Response Questions – 30%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Foundation Studies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway