IKP106 Introduction to Mathematics for Life and Learning (8)
CSU Discipline Area: No CSUDC details currently are available.
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will develop students’ foundation skills in mathematics including order of operations, signed numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, index numbers, scientific notation & significant figures, algebra, equations solving, graphs, and problem solving strategies. This subject will also explore mathematical principles as they apply to Indigenous Australian cultures including but not limited to Indigenous Counting Systems, and Economic and Cultural Models of Indigenous Communities.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: IKP106
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Diploma of Indigenous and General Studies.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate understanding and application of:
• arithmetic and other basic concepts of mathematics;
• algebraic expressions;
• graphical techniques;
• decimals and percentages;
• calculator usage;
• mathematical principles as they apply to Indigenous Australian cultures including but not limited to Indigenous Counting Systems, and Economic and Cultural Models.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
• arithmetic and other basic concepts of mathematics;
• algebraic expressions;
• graphical techniques;
• decimals and percentages;
• calculator usage;
• mathematical principles as they apply to Indigenous Australian cultures including but not limited to Indigenous Counting Systems, and Economic and Cultural Models.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.