Basic Mathematics (MATH1040)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
HA or higher in Year 12 Mathematics B, or equivalent.
Restricted
Students studying in BSc (single and dual programs), BBiomedSc, BBiotech (single and dual programs), BEnvSc & BMarSt are not permitted to take MATH1040.
Assessment methods
Progressive assessment and final examination
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)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
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, health sciences, science, social sciences, applied science and engineering. It includes topics from algebra through to introductory differential and integral calculus, and is the UQ equivalent course to Queensland Secondary School Mathematics B.
