Foundations in Mathematics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1000
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Course ID
202472
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus and probability and statistics for students who have not yet completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. The course introduces the basic concepts of the derivative and integral and how to compute them for elementary functions, and the fundamentals of probability and statistics and how to compute them in certain scenarios. These concepts and skills form the basis for further studies in mathematics.

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Course learning outcomes

  • Calculate derivatives and integrals of elementary functions
  • Formulate and solve problems involving derivatives and integrals
  • Calculate probabilities and sample statistics and confidence intervals in certain scenarios
  • Formulate and solve problems involving probability and statistics
  • Present results of calculations in a clear and logical manner

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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