300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary

Autumn 2018
 Unit Details

Unit Code: 300743

Unit Name: Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary
Credit Points: 10
Unit Level: 1
Assumed Knowledge: N/A

Modes of Delivery
Mode Hours

Lecture 3

Tutorial 1

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.

Unit Coordinator
Name: Donald Shearman
Phone: (02) 9685 9848
Location: Parramatta EQ.1.24
Email: [email protected]
Consultation Arrangement:
Monday 12 - 1 pm, Parramatta South

Teaching Team
Name: Robert Salama
Email: [email protected]
Consultation Arrangement:
By Appointment

Name: Adelle Colbourn

Location: Kingswood

Name: Colin Hill

Location: Kingswood

Name: Paritosh Giri

Location: Parramatta

Edition: Autumn 2018

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Contents
1 About Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Assessment Information 3
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5.1 Online quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5.2 Class test 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5.3 Class Test 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5.4 Class Test 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5.5 Final examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Teaching and Learning Activities 12

4 Learning Resources 15
4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Note: The Learning Guide Companion supplements this document

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1 About Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This unit is specifically designed for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engi-
neering Science degree courses, who do not have a mathematical background in differential and integral calculus. The
content of the unit consists of topics in arithmetic and algebra, trigonometry and trigonometric functions, logarithmic and
exponential functions, differential and integral calculus.

1.2 What is Expected of You

Study Load
A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point unit would require 10 hours
of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.

Attendance
Mathematics requires continual practice. This practice takes place in class during tutorials and through self-directed study,
hence there are mandatory attendance requirements for tutorial classes. Students attending less than 80% of tutorial
classes will be deemed to have not met this requirement.

Online Learning Requirements

Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/). You
are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and
learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.

Online self-tests and quizzes

These quizzes are designed for students to practice the basic skills in mathematics needed for successful completion of
300743 Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary. The quizzes do NOT necessarily test the lecture material in a given week.
Students will be required to attempt 12 online multiple choice quizzes beginning in week 2. The best 10 scores from these
12 quizzes will then be taken resulting in a mark out of 10. Before attempting each quiz, students are required to attempt
and achieve at least 80% in the self-tests that relate to each quiz before attempting the quiz itself. Unlimited attempts at
these self-tests will be available. However, students have only ONE attempt at each quiz. Students who fail to achieve the
required 80% (minimum) in these self-tests will not be eligible to do the quizzes, and will thus forfeit the corresponding
percentage.
Self-tests and online quizzes should take students approximately 30 minutes to complete even though each of the self-tests
and quizzes will be ’open’ for 2 hours.

A vUWS site will also contain lecture notes, complete lecture notes, tutorial questions and solutions and past exam
questions.
Students are expected to download the lecture notes and tutorial questions and bring them to class.

Special Requirements
Essential Equipment:
Scientific calculator
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

Student feedback plays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of Western Sydney University
units and in ensuring academic staff keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related
to the teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback
on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity
to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.

As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements have recently been made:
– Tutorial sessions are now compulsory to ensure greater engagement with unit content

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2 Assessment Information
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
Outcome
1 Perform arithmetic operations and manipulate algebraic symbols as required in solving mathematical problems set
in an engineering context
2 Solve mathematical problems using trigonometry, logarithmic and exponential functions
3 Apply correctly the techniques of both differential and integral calculus to solve problems that may involve
transcendental functions.
4 Communicate mathematical ideas using standard practices

2.2 Approach to Learning

This unit has been developed to provide many opportunities for students to gain knowledge (and confidence) in their
pursuit of the study of mathematics. In the face-to-face sessions (lectures and tutorials), you will have the opportunity to
learn and practice new skills. You will also receive feedback on your progress in these sessions. Feedback plays a critical
role in assessing your progress; therefore, you are strongly encouraged to participate in all activities which may include
on-line activities, as well as the face-to-face sessions.
You are also strongly encouraged to make one-on-one appointments throughout the session with your lecturer and tutor,
to monitor your progress.
This unit will emphasise the following areas that will help you meet the challenges that studying mathematics at university
presents:
1. Identify your particular learning style and the study strategies that complement your style.
2. Enhance your knowledge of mathematical concepts while building your condence in your mathematical ability.
However, you will achieve the maximum benefit from this unit only if you put these strategies into practice in your own
time, out of class. This may mean changing your long-held attitudes/beliefs towards study and mathematics in general.
You will find material about these topics on the vUWS site, under the How to study mathematics tab. The content of
this unit is presented via a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial. There is also a one-hour timeslot in which class tests,
workshops, or problem-solving sessions are held. More information is available from the Schedule of Teaching Activities.
You should attempt ALL of the activities listed in the Learning Planner. All of the activities in the Learning Planner are
designed to enable you to achieve the learning outcomes at various times throughout the session. These activities vary,
some are face-to-face (lectures and tutorials), others are drill and practice (self-test and online quizzes), and some are
designed to prepare you for the content to be presented (Preparation) with the Review section designed so that you can
check your understanding of the material presented each week. The Additional Material aims at providing further help
with the content if you need further assistance. All of these activities should be attempted each week, so that you give
yourself the best possible chance of successfully completing this unit.

Type Approach
Lecture Lectures are designed to present various mathematical techniques and concepts.

You will gain further understanding of these mathematical techniques from the tutorial session
which is also designed to enhance your problems solving skills in a mathematical context. Tu-
Tutorial
torials for this unit are mandatory, you must attend at least 80% of the tutorials for the unit in
order to pass.

The vUWS site should be checked at least twice a week for important announcements and to
vUWS
access the lecture notes, problems and progress tests.

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 2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes

3740: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4
1. Possession of a comprehensive body of knowledge of scientific principles, including knowledge of Assured Assured Developed
research principles and methods, necessary to solve complex engineering problems
2. An ability to independently use a systems approach to identify and solve engineering problems in
diverse contexts of specialised domains
3. The expertise to employ research skills to propose innovative solutions with some independence
4. An ability to propose sustainable solutions to local and global problems
5. An ability to effectively collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams in an ethical manner with Developed
professional accountability
6. Effective oral and written communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of ideas to a Assured
variety of audiences
7. Cognitive and technical skills with an ability to plan, execute and manage project/research work
independently
8. The skills to recognise progress in professional practice and/or scholarship in their field and the Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
commitment to pursue continuous professional development
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3691: Bachelor of Engineering Science

Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4
1. a comprehensive knowledge of scientific principles applicable to solve engineering problems (EA Stage Assured Assured Developed
1 Competency PE1)
2. an ability to use systems approach to solve engineering problems in specialised domains (PE1 & PE2)
3. the expertise to employ research skills to find viable engineering solutions (PE1 & PE2)
4. an enthusiasm to adopt sustainable solutions to local and global problems (PE1 & PE3)
5. an ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams in a professional and ethical manner (PE3) Developed
6. effective oral and written communication skills (PE3) Assured
7. essential leadership and project management skills (PE 3)
8. the skills to recognize progress in their field and to participate in continuous professional development Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced
(PE1 & PE3)
2.4 Assessment Summary
The assessment items in this unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning
outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory
is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this unit you must:

1. Achieve an overall mark of at least 50% AND;
2. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in the Final Exam AND;
3. Attend at least 80% of the available tutorials in the unit.

Item Weight Due Date ULO’s Assessed Threshold

Online quizzes 10% Weekly 1, 2, 3 No
Class test 1 10% Week 5, Lecture B 1, 4 No
Class Test 2 10% Week 10, Lecture B. 2, 4 No
Class Test 3 20% Week 13, Lecture B. 3, 4 No
Final examination 50% Formal Examination Period 1, 2, 3, 4 Yes

Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordi-
nator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, perfor-
mance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have
your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based Assessment
(http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227), the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are
very high or low or there are inconsistencies between groups.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task,
a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given
individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and
act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.

Feedback for online quizzes will be provided by vUWS upon submission of quizzes.
Feedback for class tests will be provided by way of commented test scripts which will generally be available at your tutorial
one week after the class test.

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2.5 Assessment Details
2.5.1 Online quizzes

Weight: 10%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Weekly
Submission: Online
Format: These online quizzes consist of multiple choice questions which are designed to hone your
skills in mathematics. They do not necessarily reflect the content presented each week.
Length: Twelve online quizzes will be available, with the 10 best scores taken.
Curriculum Mode: Quiz

Instructions:

You will be required to attempt 12 online multiple choice quizzes beginning in week 2. These quizzes are designed for
students to practice the basic skills in mathematics needed for successful completion of 300743 Mathematics for Engineers
Preliminary. These skills include arithmetic calculations, algebraic manipulations and mathematical problem solving. The
quizzes do NOT necessarily test the lecture material in a given week. Each quiz may be taken as many times as you
wish, up to the due date, and the highest mark from all attempts will be recorded as the mark for the quiz. The quizzes
may be taken for revision after the due date, however marks for these attempts will not be recorded. The best 10 scores
from these 12 quizzes will be taken resulting in a mark out of 10. Quizzes should take you approximately 30 minutes to
complete even though each quiz will be ’open’ for 2 hours. Each online quiz will close two weeks after the quiz is to be
attempted. For example, Progress Quiz 2 is to be attempted in week 3. Quiz 2 will not be available for credit after the
end of week 4. You MUST attempt each Quiz at least 5 hours before the closing time.

Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Understanding of All key concepts All key concepts Most key concepts Only the simplest Most key concepts
key concepts and and techniques and techniques and techniques key concepts and and techniques
techniques. required to solve required to solve required to solve techniques required required to solve
the task are the task are applied the task are applied to solve the task are the task are absent
articulated and correctly but not all correctly. applied correctly. or applied
applied clearly and are articulated incorrectly.
concisely. clearly and
concisely.
Mathematical All algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic
manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and
computations. calculations calculations calculations calculations calculations
required to solve essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task
the task are are successful and are successful and are carried out with are mostly
successful and complete. complete but have accuracy, but are incorrect,
complete. some minor flaws. incomplete or have incomprehensible or
some minor flaws absent
Use of The use of The use of The use of The use of The use of
mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and
notation for notation is rigorous. notation is generally notation is generally notation is notation is mostly
communication. accurate, but with accurate, but with somewhat careless. careless and
some exceptions. some exceptions. inaccurate.

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2.5.2 Class test 1

Weight: 10%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Week 5, Lecture B
Submission: In Class
Format: Written Exam
Length: 50 minutes in duration
Curriculum Mode: Short Answer

Instructions:

This written class test will examine the material covered in Modules 1 - 4. It will consist of a number of short answer
questions.
This test is designed to examine your knowledge in area of basic algebraic operations and your use of mathematical termi-
nologies and notations. It is essential that you have a good algebraic skills and a thorough knowledge of trigonometry as
these skills and knowledge are assumed knowledge in the follow-on unit, 200237 Mathematics for Engineers 1. Students
MAY use a scientific, non-programmable calculator in this test.

Resources:
Lecture and tutorial materials, recommended textbook, and additional reading.
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Understanding of All key concepts All key concepts Most key concepts Only the simplest Most key concepts
key concepts and and techniques and techniques and techniques key concepts and and techniques
techniques. required to solve required to solve required to solve techniques required required to solve
the task are the task are applied the task are applied to solve the task are the task are absent
articulated and correctly but not all correctly. applied correctly. or applied
applied clearly and are articulated incorrectly.
concisely. clearly and
concisely.
Mathematical All algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic
manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and
computations. calculations calculations calculations calculations calculations
required to solve essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task
the task are are successful and are successful and are carried out with are mostly
successful and complete. complete but have accuracy, but are incorrect,
complete. some minor flaws. incomplete or have incomprehensible or
some minor flaws absent
Use of The use of The use of The use of The use of The use of
mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and
notation for notation is rigorous. notation is generally notation is generally notation is notation is mostly
communication. accurate, but with accurate, but with somewhat careless. careless and
some exceptions. some exceptions. inaccurate.

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2.5.3 Class Test 2

Weight: 10%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Week 10, Lecture B.
Submission: In Class
Format: Written Exam
Length: 50 minutes in duration
Curriculum Mode: Short Answer

Instructions:

This written class test will examine the material covered in Modules 5 - 7. It will consist of a number of short answer
questions.
This test is designed to examine students knowledge and skills in areas of functions and inverse functions, again essential
and assume knowledge in 200237 Mathematics for Engineers 1. The test will also examine your use of mathematical
terminologies and notations relevant to functions. Students MAY use a scientific, non-programmable calculator in this
test.

Resources:
Lecture and tutorial materials, recommended textbook, and additional reading.
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Understanding of All key concepts All key concepts Most key concepts Only the simplest Most key concepts
key concepts and and techniques and techniques and techniques key concepts and and techniques
techniques. required to solve required to solve required to solve techniques required required to solve
the task are the task are applied the task are applied to solve the task are the task are absent
articulated and correctly but not all correctly. applied correctly. or applied
applied clearly and are articulated incorrectly.
concisely. clearly and
concisely.
Mathematical All algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic
manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and
computations. calculations calculations calculations calculations calculations
required to solve essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task
the task are are successful and are successful and are carried out with are mostly
successful and complete. complete but have accuracy, but are incorrect,
complete. some minor flaws. incomplete or have incomprehensible or
some minor flaws absent
Use of The use of The use of The use of The use of The use of
mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and
notation for notation is rigorous. notation is generally notation is generally notation is notation is mostly
communication. accurate, but with accurate, but with somewhat careless. careless and
some exceptions. some exceptions. inaccurate.

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2.5.4 Class Test 3

Weight: 20%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Week 13, Lecture B.
Submission: In Class
Format: Written Exam
Length: 50 minutes in duration.
Curriculum Mode: Short Answer

Instructions:

This written class test will examine the material covered in Modules 8 - 10. It will consist of a number of short answer
questions.
This test is designed to examine students knowledge and skills in differentiation and your use of mathematical terminologies
and notations. Your results in this test will be a very good indication of how you will cope with the content in 200237
Mathematics for Engineers 1, as this topic (differentiation) is one of the first topics you will cover in 200237. Students
MAY use a scientific, non-programmable calculator in this test.

Resources:
Lecture and tutorial materials, recommended textbook, and additional reading.
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Understanding of All key concepts All key concepts Most key concepts Only the simplest Most key concepts
key concepts and and techniques and techniques and techniques key concepts and and techniques
techniques. required to solve required to solve required to solve techniques required required to solve
the task are the task are applied the task are applied to solve the task are the task are absent
articulated and correctly but not all correctly. applied correctly. or applied
applied clearly and are articulated incorrectly.
concisely. clearly and
concisely.
Mathematical All algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic
manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and
computations. calculations calculations calculations calculations calculations
required to solve essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task
the task are are successful and are successful and are carried out with are mostly
successful and complete. complete but have accuracy, but are incorrect,
complete. some minor flaws. incomplete or have incomprehensible or
some minor flaws absent
Use of The use of The use of The use of The use of The use of
mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and
notation for notation is rigorous. notation is generally notation is generally notation is notation is mostly
communication. accurate, but with accurate, but with somewhat careless. careless and
some exceptions. some exceptions. inaccurate.

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2.5.5 Final examination

Weight: 50%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Formal Examination Period
Submission: In Examination
Format: Written Exam
Length: 2 hours in duration
Curriculum Mode: Short Answer
Threshold Detail: Students must achieve at least 40% in this exam to pass the unit.

Instructions:

This final examination is summative, which means that it will examine all the content presented in the session.
This examination will be held in the end-of-session examination period. This is a compulsory assessment item. Students
who do not attempt the final (or deferred exam, if eligible) will be given an automatic failing grade. If you miss the final
examination, or find that during the examination you need to leave due to sickness for example, then please consult the
relevance policy in relation to either applying for a deferred examination (if you miss the scheduled final examination) or
wish to apply for special consideration, as soon as possible after the examination has been held, as time constraints may
apply to the submission of such applications.

Resources:
Lecture and tutorial materials, recommended textbook, and additional reading.
Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Understanding of All key concepts All key concepts Most key concepts Only the simplest Most key concepts
key concepts and and techniques and techniques and techniques key concepts and and techniques
techniques. required to solve required to solve required to solve techniques required required to solve
the task are the task are applied the task are applied to solve the task are the task are absent
articulated and correctly but not all correctly. applied correctly. or applied
applied clearly and are articulated incorrectly.
concisely. clearly and
concisely.
Mathematical All algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic Algebraic
manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and manipulations and
computations. calculations calculations calculations calculations calculations
required to solve essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task essential to the task
the task are are successful and are successful and are carried out with are mostly
successful and complete. complete but have accuracy, but are incorrect,
complete. some minor flaws. incomplete or have incomprehensible or
some minor flaws absent
Use of The use of The use of The use of The use of The use of
mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical mathematical
terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and terminology and
notation for notation is rigorous. notation is generally notation is generally notation is notation is mostly
communication. accurate, but with accurate, but with somewhat careless. careless and
some exceptions. some exceptions. inaccurate.

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2.6 General Submission Requirements
Submission
– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time, using a completed and signed Assignment
Cover Sheet provided in the Learning Guide Companion.
– Complete your assignment, attach a completed and signed Assignment Cover Sheet, and follow the individual
assessment items instructions on how to submit.
Turnitin

– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into vUWS
for the unit. If Turnitin is being used with this unit, this means that your assignments have to be submitted through
the Turnitin system.
– Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities between
documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills.
– Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:
– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages
– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007
– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases, text-
book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald
and Sage)
– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an important
tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism
Self-Plagiarising

– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this unit or product has been submitted by yourself
in another (previous or current) assessment from any unit, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior
permission form the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Co-ordinator of this unit.
Late Submission

– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will be
penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight will be
deducted from the mark awarded.
– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late day.
– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
– This is consistent with Clause 51 of the Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-
Based Assessment.
Extension of Due Date for Submission
Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time:
– Locate an application form via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link:
http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current students/forms
– Application forms must be submitted to the Coordinator.
– Requests for extension should be made no later than 3 working days before the due date of an assignment or other
assessment item including web-based quizzes.
– Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application.
– An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be approved
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
Resubmission Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.

Application for Special Consideration

It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have suffered
misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendance at class or
your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via the Western
Sydney University website. http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current students/services and facilities/
special consideration2 or the Student Centre. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsi-
bility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must
be done.

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 3 Teaching and Learning Activities
Weeks Topic Lecture Tutorial Independent Assessments Due
Week 1 Module 1 - Revision of Review of arithmetic and basic Review of arithmetic and basic Work through the
05-03-2018 arithmetic and algebraic skills algebra. algebra. recommended practice
Learning Guide and using the questions of Refresher Unit 1
vUWS site. Arithmetic Skills and Unit 2
Algebraic Skills pages 1-6
excluding examples 2.5 - 2.7.
Week 2 Module 2 - Algebraic Skills and Module 2 Questions Parts B and C. Text: Chapters 1, 2 and 7 - Online quizzes
12-03-2018 Algebraic Equations: Refresher Unit 2: Algebraic
Manipulation of algebraic Skills, pages 6 - 13, excluding
expressions, factorisation, linear example 2.9
equations and quadratic Refresher Unit 3: Algebraic
equations, simultaneous Equations, pages 1 - 8.
equations. Work through the
recommended practice
questions of Refresher Units 2
and 3 -Part A of tutorial
questions.
Week 3 Module 3 - Trigonometry: Module 3 Questions Parts B and C. Text: Chapter 3 - Online quizzes
19-03-2018 Radian measure; trigonometric Problem solving session
ratios, exact ratios, Sine and Refresher Unit 5: Trigonometry,
12

Cosine rules, reciprocal ratios, pages 1- 14. Work through the

angles of any magnitude. recommended practice
questions Refresher Unit 5 -
Online tutorial questions.
Week 4 Module 4 - Trigonometric Module 4 Questions Parts B and C. Refresher Unit 6: Trigonometric - Online quizzes
26-03-2018 Identities and Equations: MESH Class Test 1 preparation Identities and Equations, pages
Applied trigonometry, sums and workshop 1 - 7. Work through the
dierences of angles, equation recommended practice
solving, general solutions to questions of Refresher Unit 6 -
trigonometric equations. Part A of tutorial questions
Week 5 No lecture A this week due to Class test 1 Questions Parts B and C. Review work for Class test 1 - Class test 1
02-04-2018 Easter holiday.
Week 6 Module 5 - Functions: Domain Questions Part B Text: Chapter 2. - Online quizzes
09-04-2018 and range, linear functions, Feedback on Class Test 1. Refresher Unit 8: Basic
quadratic functions, roots of Functions, pages 1 - 9, 15, 16
quadratic equations, partial (pages 10 - 14 are optional).
fraction expansion of rational Work through the
functions. recommended practice
questions of Refresher Unit 8 -
Part A of tutorial questions.
 Week 7 Module 6 - Inverse Functions: Module 6 Questions Part B Refresher Unit 8: Basic - Online quizzes
16-04-2018 Definition trigonometric Problem solving session Functions, pages 17, 18, 23 -25.
functions and inverse Work through the
trigonometric functions. recommended practice
questions of Refresher Unit 8 -
Part A of tutorial questions.
Week 8 Module 7: Logarithmic and Module 7. Questions Part B and C. Refresher Unit 8: Basic - Online quizzes
23-04-2018 Exponential Functions MESH Class Test 2 preparation Functions, pages 25 - 30. Work
Definition and properties of workshop through the recommended
exponentials, graphing practice questions of Refresher
exponential functions; Unit 8 - Part A of tutorial
definition and properties of questions.
logarithms, graphing
logarithmic functions;
y = loga x and y = ax as
inverse functions.
Week 9
30-04-2018 Intra Session Break
Week 10 Module 8: Differentiation Module 8 Questions Part B Text: Chapter 8, 8.1 - Online quizzes
07-05-2018 Limits and continuity; Class test 2 Lecture Notes - Differentiation - Class Test 2
differentiation from first Refresher Unit 11:
principles, differentiation Differentiation, pages 1-14.
13

formulae. Work through the

recommended practice
questions of Refresher Unit 11-
Part A of tutorial questions
Alternatively, or as well as;
Introducing Differentiation,
pages 1-8.
Week 11 Module 9: Differentiation Module 9. Questions Part A and B; Lecture Notes - Differentiation - Online quizzes
14-05-2018 Contd Problem solving session feedback on Class Test 2. Continued.
Differentiation of trigonometric Refresher Unit 11:
functions, logarithmic and Differentiation, pages 17-26.
exponential functions, and Work through the
inverse trigonometric functions. recommended practice
questions of Refresher Unit 11-
Part A of tutorial questions.
 Week 12 Module 10: Differentiation Module 10 Questions Part B Text: Chapter 8, 8.2. - Online quizzes
21-05-2018 Contd MESH Class Test 3 preparation Further reading from the text:
Implicit differentiation, tangents workshop 8.3 - 8.6.
and normals to curves;
stationary points, higher order Lecture Notes - Diffentiation
derivatives, curve sketching. Continued
Higher Derivatives
Tangents and Normals
Maxima and Minima
Week 13 Module 11: Integration Module 11 Questions Parts B and C Text: Chapter 9 - Online quizzes
28-05-2018 Reverse of differentiation, rules Class test 3. Lecture Notes - Integration - Class Test 3
of integration; Integration of Refresher Unit 12: Integration,
trigonometric functions, pages 1 - 10. Work through the
logarithmic and exponential recommended practice
functions. questions of Refresher Unit 12-
Part A of tutorial questions.
Week 14 Module 12: Integration Contd Module 12. Questions Part B and feedback Text: Chapter 9 - Online quizzes
04-06-2018 Definite integrals and areas Revision on Class Test 3. Lecture notes - Integration
under curves; some techniques Continued
of integration. Refresher Unit 12: Integration,
pages 10 - 15 (15 - 17 are
optional); pages 18 - 21 (21 -
14

26 are optional). Work through

the recommended practice
questions of Refresher Unit 12-
Part A of tutorial questions.
Week 15 - Online quizzes
11-06-2018 STUVAC
Week 16 - Final examination
18-06-2018
Week 17
25-06-2018
The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known.
4 Learning Resources
4.1 Recommended Readings
Prescribed Textbook

– Rattan, Kuldip S., & Klingbeil, Nathan W. (2014). Introductory mathematics for engineering applications. Hoboken,
NJ John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Additional Reading

– Croft, T. (2017). Engineering mathematics : a foundation for electronic, electrical, communications and systems
engineers (5th ed.). New York: Pearson.
– Croft, T., & Davison, R. (2008). Mathematics for engineers : a modern interactive approach (3rd ed.). Harlow:
Pearson-Prentice Hall.
– Fitz-Gerald, G. F., & Peckham, I. A. (2005). Mathematical methods for engineers and scientists (4th ed.). Sydney:
Sprint Print Prentice Hall.
– James, G. (Ed.). (2010). Modern engineering mathematics (4th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.
– Larson, R., & Edwards, B. H. (2014). Calculus of a single variable (10th ed.). Boston, MA Brooks Cole, Cengage
Learning.
– McQuarrie, D. A. (2003). Mathematical methods for scientists and engineers. Sausalito, Calif.: University Science
Books.
– Singh, K. (2011). Engineering mathematics through applications (2nd ed.). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
– Trim, D. W. (2008). Calculus for engineers (4th ed.). Toronto: Pearson Prentice Hall.
– Weir, M. D., Hass, J., & Thomas, G. B. (2010). Thomas’ calculus : early transcendentals (12th ed.). Boston:
Addison-Wesley.

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