Mathematical Foundations I (MATH7040)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3L 2W
Incompatible
MATH1040
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in BEd(Hons), GCEd, GCEdSt, GDipEdSt, MEdSt, GCGIS, GDGIS and MGIS.
Assessment methods
Assignments & exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
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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. 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.