Mathematical Foundations I (MATH1040)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
3L 2P
Incompatible
Grade of B or higher in Qld Year 12 Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent, eg grade of 5 or higher in Mathematical Methods with UQ College or Mathematics with IES Foundation year). MATH7040 (co-taught).
Restricted
Students are not permitted to take MATH1040 if Mathematical Methods (or equivalent) was an entry requirement for their program.
Assessment methods
Workshop exercises, Exams and Assignments
Course enquiries
(Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor Michael Jennings (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor Vivi Arief (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers fundamental mathematical concepts, useful to students in a wide range of discipline areas, including agriculture, arts, business, education, health sciences, science, social sciences, applied science and engineering. It is the UQ equivalent course to Queensland Secondary School Mathematical Methods (previously Mathematics B). Topics include: statistics (counting & probability, discrete random variables, continuous random variables), sequences and series, functions (quadratic, logarithmic, exponential, non-linear, trigonometric), differentiation and its applications, and integration and its applications.
Incompatibles: Grade of B or higher in Qld Year 12 Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4) (or equivalent, eg grade of 5 or higher in Mathematical Methods with UQ College or Mathematics with IES Foundation year). MATH7040 (co-taught). See information on subject equivalents, tertiary prerequisites and bridging subjects.
