Mathematical Foundations I (MATH7040)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
3L 2W
Incompatible
MATH1040 (co-taught).
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in BEd(Hons), GCEd, GCEdSt, GDipEdSt, MEdSt, GCGIS, GDipGIS and MGIS.
Assessment methods
Assignments & exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| 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 |
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. 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.
