Course Title: Use quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and matrices

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6066

Course Title: Use quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and matrices

Portfolio: SET

Nominal Hours: 60.0

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.

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
CIVE5613	City Campus	TAFE	130T Infra, Electrotec & Build Serv	Face-to-Face	Term1 2008

Course Contact: Tony Skinner Program Coordinator

Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4444

Course Contact Email: tony.skinner@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers the competency to understand, solve and graph quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions with the aid of a graphics calculator.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

EDX130 – Use mathematics at technician level

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	EDX100 Use quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and matrices
Elements:	Determine non-linear laws by transforming them into linear form
	Graph exponential and logarithmic functions and solve exponential and logarithmic equations
	Graph quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations
	Graph trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations.
	Solve practical problems using polynomials
	Solve vocational mathematical problems using simple algebraic functions and their graphs
	Solve vocational mathematics problems using indices
	Use matrix algebra and determinants to solve up to three linear equations in three unknowns
	Vocational growth and decay problems are solved using graphical methods
	Vocational mathematical problems are solved using the unit circle definitions of trigonometric functions, graphs of circular functions and real number angular measure
	Vocational mathematics problems are solved by determining empirical
	Vocational mathematics problems are solved using Trigonometric identities
	Vocational mathematics problems are solved using the sine and or the cosine rule
	Vocational mathematics problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions are solved

Learning Outcomes

• Solve practical problems using polynomials
• Solve vocational mathematics problems using indices
• Solve vocational mathematical problems using simple algebraic functions and their graphs
• Determine non-linear laws by transforming them into linear form
• Vocational mathematics problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions are solved
• Vocational growth and decay problems are solved using graphical methods
• Vocational mathematics problems are solved by determining empirical laws for data related by either an exponential or a power law
• Vocational mathematical problems are solved using the unit circle definitions of trigonometric functions, graphs of circular functions and real number angular measure.
• Vocational mathematics problems are solved using the sine and or the cosine rule.
• Vocational mathematics problems are solved using Trigonometric identities.
• Graph quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations.
• Graph exponential and logarithmic functions and solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
• Graph trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations.
• Use matrix algebra and determinants to solve up to three linear equations in three unknowns.

Overview of Assessment

This unit will be assessed in the classroom environment using holistic assessment based on typical workplace activities. Assessment will comprise:
• Three to four tests to be given during the semester (3 x 33 1/3% or 4 x 25%)