Course Title: Solve mathematical problems in engineering processes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6068 Advanced Diploma of Computer Science

Course Title: Solve mathematical problems in engineering processes

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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)

MATH7012C

City Campus

TAFE

155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Face-to-Face

Term1 2008,
Term1 2010,
Term1 2011

Course Contact: Michael Cobucci

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254898

Course Contact Email: michael.cobucci@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

Recommended Mathematics at High School and Year 11/12 Mathematical Methods

A selection of topics including: 

-Introductory Mathematics for Computer Science
- Algebra and Functions
- Differential Calculus

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VBN176 Solve mathematical problems in engineering processes

Elements:

Basic and Essential Arithmetic -
Fractions and Decimals -
Percentages -
Using the Mathematics calculator -
Rounding, Significant figures & Standard Notation -
Powers, Indices and Roots -
Transformation and substitution -
Basic Trigonometry -

Differentiate and integrate polynomial functions

Manipulate indices

Use differentiation

Use numerical methods


Learning Outcomes

Undersand and use:

• Basic and Essential Arithmetic
• Fractions and Decimals
• Percentages
• Using the Mathematics calculator
• Rounding, Significant figures & Standard Notation
• Powers, Indices and Roots
• Transformation and substitution
• Mathematical Graphs 
•  Basic Trigonometry

• Manipulate indices
• Manipulate logarithms
• Sketch graphs
• Use numerical methods
• Differentiate
• Apply differentiation


Overview of Assessment

The student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including  written small in class tests and theory exams.