Essential Mathematics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1015
Course ID icon
Course ID
200630
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ben Wilks
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course is an introduction to algebra, trigonometry, functions and graphing for learners regardless of their previous education in mathematics. Learners will be guided to develop skills and intuition for formulating, manipulating and solving mathematical equations and expressions utilising algebraic, trigonometric, and graphical properties and methods. This will leave learners well equipped to continue their mathematical education with an introduction to calculus after having completed this course.

Learners will often find that this course covers concepts they have seen before while also filling gaps in their prior knowledge. Depending on their background and prior education, the amount that is already to familiar to them may vary dramatically. Due to this, different learners will find that this course exposes them to new concepts at different rates. Learners with proficiency in year 10 Australian curriculum mathematics who have not yet completed SACE Stage 1 Mathematics should expect the majority of this course is already familiar to them to some degree but will be able to build fluency and fill gaps in knowledge and thereby prepare themselves effectively for further study. Learners who are not confident with middle school (years 8-10) Australian curriculum mathematics will have opportunities to build that confidence but should also expect to find the rate at which they are exposed to new concepts in this course challenging.

  • Expressions
  • Equations
  • Midterm
  • Trigonometry

Course learning outcomes

  • Manipulate mathematical equations and expressions
  • Solve equations and inequalities
  • Graph functions and interpret graphs in the Cartesian plane
  • Formulate and solve problems using properties of angles, triangles, and trigonometric functions
  • Communicate clearly using mathematical terminology and notation.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

See course aim.

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task One, Problem Solving Task Two, Problem Solving Task Three, Problem Solving Task Four, Problem Solving Task Five, Problem Solving Task Six, Problem Solving Task Seven, Problem Solving Task Eight, Skills Demonstration One, Skills Demonstration Two, Skills Demonstration Three, Skills Demonstration Four, Skills Demonstration Five, Skills Demonstration Six, Skills Demonstration Seven, Skills Demonstration Eight, Skills Demonstration Nine, Skills Demonstration Ten, Skills Demonstration 11, Skills Demonstration 12, Skills Demonstration 13, Skills Demonstration 14, Skills Demonstration 15, Skills Demonstration 16, Skills Demonstration 17, Skills Demonstration 18, Skills Demonstration 19, Skills Demonstration 20, Skills Demonstration 21, Skills Demonstration 22, Skills Demonstration 23, Skills Demonstration 24, Skills Demonstration 25, Skills Demonstration 26, Skills Demonstration 27, Skills Demonstration 28, Skills Demonstration 29

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27245
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49 Kye Jones-Anderson
4 May - 25 May Monday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-49 Kye Jones-Anderson
Class number
Class number 27250
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
8 May - 29 May Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27246
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 79
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 209
Class number
Class number 31776
Section
Section FR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 27247
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 27248
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
8 May - 29 May Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 27249
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
Class number
Class number 31767
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
8 May - 29 May Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 57024
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 180
Available
Available 165
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-02
Class number
Class number 51616
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 34
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 51617
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 33
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
Class number
Class number 51618
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 33
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
Class number
Class number 57025
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 57026
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
Class number
Class number 57027
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 57023
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 148
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-25
Class number
Class number 51613
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 34
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-01
Class number
Class number 51614
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 51615
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 57028
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 57029
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 35
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
Class number
Class number 57030
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 34
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Flexible Entry)