MATH101-21S2 (D) Semester Two 2021 (Distance)

Methods of Mathematics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 July 2021
End Date: Sunday, 14 November 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 August 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 1 October 2021

Description

Introduction to calculus, trigonometry and algebra. Emphasis on setting up mathematical models of problems, solving them and interpreting the solutions. Applications to the physical, life and earth sciences as well as to commerce and the humanities.

This occurrence of the course is for approved online students only. On-campus students should enrol in the (C) occurrence of this course.

MATH101 covers the basic ideas of algebra, functions and their graphs, trigonometry, limits,
and calculus. We introduce the ideas of setting up mathematical models of problems, solving
them and interpreting the solutions. A good pass (Grade B or above) in MATH101 is
recommended for progression to MATH102 or EMTH118.

Restrictions

Course Coordinator

Rosie Cameron

Course Administrator

Luke Longworth

Assessment

The following items will contribute towards your final grade:
Core Skills Modules 5%
Weekly labs: quizzes 25%
Weekly labs: working 5%
Assignments 10%
Test 15%
Final Exam 40%
To pass the course you must:
obtain at least 50% overall; and
obtain at least 40% on the final exam; and
pass all five core skills modules.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $788.00

International fee $4,438.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Mathematics and Statistics .

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