Introduction to Algebra

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1060
Course ID icon
Course ID
208375
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jasmine Ng
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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.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to extend students' basic arithmetic and algebra concepts and skills by developing their mathematical competencies for further studies.

  • Basics of Algebraic expressions
  • Linear equations in one unknown
  • Linear equations with two variables
  • Exponents and Polynomials
  • Quadratic equations
  • Rational expressions and equations
  • Radical expressions and equations
  • Exponential functions
  • Logarithmic functions

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply mathematics principles to numbers
  • Perform calculations on equations and formulae
  • Use mathematical techniques to solve problems

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Choice Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions

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

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 21995
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09 Jasmine Ng
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09 Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21996
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08 Jasmine Ng
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08 Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21997
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A Jasmine Ng
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 29074
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15 Jasmine Ng
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15 Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 29075
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23 Jasmine Ng
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23 Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 29077
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12 Jasmine Ng
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12 Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20205
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 68
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Online , Jasmine Ng
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.

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

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50181
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 67
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 52193
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-12
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52194
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52195
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 7052A-B
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 7052A-B
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 58718
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 58719
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 58720
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 58721
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-22
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed MATH1084 Introduction to Algebra please do not enrol in this course.

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
Foundation Studies