Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4378 Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking
Course Title: Apply mathematical techniques for software development
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC6205C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019 |
Course Contact: Mark Tasman
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: mark.tasman@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit defines the competency required to apply mathematical techniques to IT related applications as prescribed in the ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.
When you undertake this unit, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use basic mathematical methods and operations in standard computer notation, boolean algebra, number types and number system conversions.
It applies to individuals who are required to use mathematical constructions in their software development and network design.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTPRG417 Apply mathematical techniques for software development |
Elements: |
1. Manipulate algebraic terms, leading to the solution of linear equations 2. Construct mathematical formulas 3. Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulas 4. Manipulate number and character representation systems |
Learning Outcomes
Activities in this course aim to develop your understanding and mathematical skills and will involve classroom activities such as problem solving, class discussion and assignment work.
By the completion of the following elements within this competency, you will be able to:
- Manipulate algebraic terms, leading to the solution of linear equations
- Construct mathematical formulae
- Simplify and evaluate Boolean expressions and formulae
- Manipulate number and character representation systems
Also refer to the elements of this course.
Overview of Assessment
Assessments in this course is competency based. You must be found competent in all elements to successfully complete the course.
Assessments in this course will involve the following:
Assessment Task 1: Quiz
Assessment Task 2: Lab Test
Assessment Task 3: Test 1
Assessment Task 4: Test 2
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
Assessment 4 |
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1.2 |
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1.3 |
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2.1 |
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X |
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2.2 |
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X |
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2.3 |
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X |
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3.1 |
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X |
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3.2 |
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3.3 |
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4.1 |
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X |
X |
4.2 |
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X |
X |
4.3 |
X |
X |