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 |
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Graph quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations |
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Graph trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations. |
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Solve practical problems using polynomials |
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Solve vocational mathematical problems using simple algebraic functions and their graphs |
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Solve vocational mathematics problems using indices |
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Use matrix algebra and determinants to solve up to three linear equations in three unknowns |
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Vocational growth and decay problems are solved using graphical methods |
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Vocational mathematical problems are solved using the unit circle definitions of trigonometric functions, graphs of circular functions and real number angular measure |
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Vocational mathematics problems are solved by determining empirical |
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Vocational mathematics problems are solved using Trigonometric identities |
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Vocational mathematics problems are solved using the sine and or the cosine rule |
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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%)