Swinburne College Course Name Foundation Studies (Science/Engineering) Course Code: SF-SCIENG Course CRICOS 059346J
Unit Outline Unit Code MTH00003 Unit Title Science Engineering Mathematics A Semester 3 2014 Please read this Unit Outline carefully. It includes:
PART A
Unit summary
PART B
Your Unit in more detail
PART C
Further information
PART A:
Unit Summary
Unit Code(s)
MTH00003
Unit Title
Science Engineering Mathematics A
Duration
14 weeks
Total Contact Hours
84
Pre Requisites:
Nil
Credit Points
0
Campus/Location
Colombo
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Assessment Summary
Test 1 Test 2 Exam
25% 25% 50%
Aims This unit will provide students with mathematical knowledge on function and graphs, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, and differential calculus. The knowledge gained and the problem solving skills developed will lay the foundation of the sequence unit Science Engineering Mathematics B, as well as preparing students for future undergraduate studies in applied science, engineering and computer technology areas.
Unit Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to: 1. Describe the locus graphically in Cartesian co-ordinates and polar co-ordinates. Represent the equation of the locus in Cartesian form and polar form and identify the graph represented. 2. Define circular functions, identify the graphs of trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations. 3. Use the index laws and logarithm laws to manipulate exponential and logarithmic expression, solve exponential equation using logarithmic method. Determine empirical rule for data related by exponential law. Apply exponential and logarithm function in practical problem. 4. Explain the meaning of limit notation and evaluate the derivative of a function using the concept of limit. Apply the rules of differentiation to evaluate the derivatives of polynomial, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. 5. Apply differentiation to solve problems in kinematics, curve sketching, maxima/minima, rate of change and small increment.
Key Generic Skills You will be provided with feedback on your progress in attaining the following generic skills: Fundamental skills People skills Thinking skills Personal skills Literacy Communication Unit Outline MTH00003 Science Engineering Maths A Swinburne College, Swinburne University of Technology, CRICOS number 00111D
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Discipline, Vocab and Expression
Content
Rectangular co-ordinates. Function and graph. Circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola.
Radian measure of angle. Circular functions and their graphs. Inverse trigonometric function. Basic trigonometric identities. Trigonometric equation.
Base and index. Index laws and Logarithmic laws. Exponential function, logarithmic function and their graphs. Exponential Equation and its application.
Introduction to differentiation. Limit notation. Differentiation from the first principles. Differentiation of polynomial, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions using standard formulas. Product rule, quotient rule and chain rule.
Application of differentiation. Kinematics. Curve sketching. Maxima and Minima. Rate of change. Small increment
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PART B:
Your Unit in more detail
Unit Improvements Feedback provided by previous students through the Student Survey has resulted in improvements that have been made to this unit. Recent improvements include: •
Spend more time on review session.
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Identify weaker students earlier in week 2 or 3 and refer them to attend Maths workshop offered by LAS
Unit Teaching Staff Name
Role
Room
Phone
Ms Betty Key
Unit Convenor
TD192
9214 8226 bkey@swin.edu.au.au
Consultation Times
sanath.boralugoda@nchs.edu.lk
Dr Sanath Boralugoda Teacher
Learning and Teaching Structure Activity
Total Hours
Hours per Week
Teaching Period Weeks
Lectures
56 hours
4 hours
Weeks 1 to 14
Tutorials
28 hours
2 hour
Weeks 1 to 14
Exam
2 hours
Week 14
Week by Week Schedule Week
Week Beginning
Teaching and Learning Activity
1
27 October 2014
2
3 Nov
3
10 Nov
Learning Outcome 2 Circular functions and their graphs. Basic trigonometric identities, Compound angles formulas. Multiple angle formulas.
4
17 Nov
Learning Outcome 2 Trigonometric equation. Inverse trigonometric functions.
5
24 Nov
Learning outcome 3 Base and index. Logarithm
Student Task or Assessment
Learning Outcome 1 Rectangular co-ordinates. Equation of straight lines. Locus. Conic section, circle and parabola. th 5 Nov Il Full Moon Poyaday Learning Outcome 1 Ellipse and hyperbola. Polar coordinates. Polar equation. Learning Outcome 2 Radian measure of angles
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Test 1
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function, exponential function and their graphs. 6
1 Dec
Learning outcome 4 Introduction to differentiation. Limit notation. Limit of a function. Differentiation from the first principles. Properties of derivatives.
7
8 Dec
Learning outcome 4 Differentiation of polynomial, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions using standard formulas of differentiation.
8
15 Dec
Learning Outcome 4 Production rule and quotient rule. Differentiation of composite function and inverse function using chain rule.
9
22 Dec
25 Christmas Day Learning outcome 4 Implicit function. Implicit differentiation. Derivatives of Parametric equations. Higher derivatives and their significance.
10
29 Dec
1 Jan New Year’s Day rd 3 Jan Prophet Muhammad Birthday Learning outcome 5 Application of Differentiation. Kinematics. Curve sketching
11
5 Jan 2015
Learning outcome 5 Application problems in maxima and minima.
12
12 Jan
15 Tamil Thai Pongal Day Learning outcome 5 Rate of change. Approximation in small increment
13
19 Jan
Learning outcome 1 to 5 Revision Exercise
14
26 Jan
Exam week
th
Test 2
st
th
Exam
Assessment a)
Assessment Overview
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Weighting
Unit Learning Outcomes that this assessment task relates to
Assessment Due Date
Individual
25%
1&2
Week 5
2. Test 2
Individual
25%
3&4
Week 9
3. Examination
Individual
50%
1 to 5
Formal Exam Period
Tasks and Details
Individual or Group
1. Test 1
b) Minimum requirements to pass this Unit To pass this unit, you must achieve a combined mark over 50%. c)
Examination periods (1) The University must set aside a period, during each teaching period, for the conduct of official examinations. (2) Examinations may be held on any day of the week, including public holidays. (3) Examinations may be held at any time of the day, including evenings. (4) Examination period for this Teaching Period is Monday 26 January 2015 to Friday 30 January 2015
d) Examinations If the unit you are enrolled in has an official examination, you will be expected to be available for the entire examination period including any Special Exam period. A non-programmable scientific calculator can be used in the examination.. e)
Submission Requirements Assignments and other assessments must be submitted through the Blackboard assessment submission system (Turnitin). Please ensure you keep a copy of all assessments that are submitted. An Assessment Cover Sheet must be submitted with your assignment. The standard Assessment Cover Sheet is available from the Current Students web site (see Part C). Students are advised the University uses plagiarism detection software for assignments submitted through Turnitin – see Section C.
f)
Extensions and Late Submission Late Submissions - Unless an extension has been approved, late submissions will result in a penalty. You will be penalised 10% of the assessment’s worth for each calendar day the task is late, up to a maximum of 5 working days. After 5 working days a zero result will be recorded.
g) Referencing To avoid plagiarism, you are required to provide a reference whenever you include information from other sources in your work. Further details regarding plagiarism are available in Section C of this document. Referencing conventions required for this unit is Harvard referencing style. Helpful information on referencing can be found at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/studyhelp/harvard-quick-guide.pdf h) Groupwork Guidelines Unit Outline MTH00003 Science Engineering Maths A Swinburne College, Swinburne University of Technology, CRICOS number 00111D
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A group assignment is the collective responsibility of the entire group, and if one member is temporarily unable to contribute, the group should be able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness or other serious problems involving a member of group, it is the responsibility of the other members to immediately notify the Unit teacher. Group submissions must be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet, signed by all members of the group. All group members must be satisfied that the work has been correctly submitted. Any penalties for late submission will generally apply to all group members, not just the person who submitted.
Required Textbook(s) Handout and exercise for each topic are available in Blackboard.
Recommended Reading Materials The Library has a large collection of resource materials, both texts and current journals. Listed below are some references that will provide valuable supplementary information to this unit. It is also recommended that you explore other sources to broaden your understanding. Dowsey J. 2009, MathsWorld Mathematical Methods CAS Units 3 & 4, Second Edition, Macmillan Education, Australia. Evans M, 2005, Essential Specialist Mathematics, Third edition, Cambridge University Press, Australia
PART C:
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on any of the below topics, refer to Swinburne’s Current Students web page http://www.swinburne.edu.au/student/.
Student Charter Please familiarise yourself with Swinburne’s Student Charter. The charter describes what students can reasonably expect from Swinburne in order to enjoy a quality learning experience. As students contribute to their own learning experience to that of their fellow students, the charter also defines the University's expectations of students.
Student behaviour and wellbeing Swinburne has a range of policies and procedures that govern how students are expected to conduct themselves throughout the course of their relationship with the University. These include policies on expected standards of behaviour and conduct which cover interaction with fellow students, staff and the wider University community, in addition to following the health and safety requirements in the course of their studies and whilst using University facilities. All students are expected to familiarise themselves with University regulations, policies and procedures and have an obligation to abide by the expected guidelines. Any student found to be in breach may be subject to relevant disciplinary processes. Some examples of relevant expected behaviours are:
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Not engaging in student misconduct
Ensuring compliance with the University’s Anti-Discrimination, Bullying and Violence and Sexual Harassment requirements
Complying with all Swinburne occupational health and safety requirements, including following emergency and evacuation procedures and following instructions given by staff/wardens or emergency response. In teaching areas, it is expected that students conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and not disruptive to others. In all Swinburne laboratories, there are specific safety procedures which must be followed, such as wearing appropriate footwear and safety equipment, not acting in a manner which is dangerous or disruptive (e.g. playing computer games), and not bringing in food or drink.
Blackboard You should regularly access the Swinburne Course Management System (Blackboard) available via http://ilearn.swin.edu.au. Blackboard is regularly updated with important Unit information and communications.
Communication All communication will be via your Swinburne email address. If you access your email through a provider other than Swinburne, then it is your responsibility to ensure that your Swinburne email is redirected to your private email address.
Plagiarism Plagiarism is the action or practice of taking and submitting or presenting the thoughts, writings or other work of someone else as though it is your own work. Plagiarism includes any of the following, without full and appropriate acknowledgment to the original source(s):
The use of the whole or part of a computer program written by another person; the use, in essays or other assessable work, of the whole or part of a written work from any source including but not limited to a book, journal, newspaper article, set of lecture notes, current or past student’s work, any other person’s work, a website or database; The paraphrasing of another’s work; The use of musical composition, audio, visual, graphic and photographic models, The use of realia that is objects, artefacts, costumes, models and the like. Plagiarism also includes the preparation or production and submission or presentation of assignments or other work in conjunction with another person or other people when that work should be your own independent work. This remains plagiarism whether or not it is with the knowledge or consent of the other person or people. It should be noted that Swinburne encourages its students to talk to staff, fellow students and other people who may be able to contribute to a student’s academic work but that where independent assignment is required, submitted or presented work must be the student’s own. Enabling plagiarism contributes to plagiarism and therefore will be treated as a form of plagiarism by the University. Enabling plagiarism means allowing or otherwise assisting another student to copy or otherwise plagiarise work by, for example, allowing access to a draft or completed assignment or other work. Swinburne University uses plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin) for assignments submitted electronically via Blackboard. Your Convenor will provide further details. The penalties for plagiarism can be severe ranging from a zero grade for an assessment task through to expulsion from the unit and in the extreme, exclusion from Swinburne. Consequently you need to avoid plagiarism by providing a reference whenever you include information from other sources in your work.
Student support You should talk to Student Services, for information on academic support services available for Swinburne students.
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Special consideration If your studies have been adversely affected due to serious and unavoidable circumstances outside of your control (e.g. severe illness or unavoidable obligation) you may be able to apply for special consideration (SPC). Applications for Special Consideration will be submitted to NCHS Head of Academic Administration normally no later than 5.00pm on the third working day after the submission/sitting date for the relevant assessment component.
Special needs Sometimes students with a disability, a mental health or medical condition or significant carer responsibilities require reasonable adjustments to enable full access to and participation in education. You must notify the NCHS Head of Academic Administration of your disability or condition within one week after the commencement of a unit of study to allow the University to make reasonable adjustments.
Review of marks An independent marker reviews all fail grades for major assessment tasks. In addition, a review of assessment is undertaken if your final result is a marginal fail (45-49) or within 2 marks of a grade threshold. If you are not satisfied with the result of an assessment you can ask the Unit Teacher to review the result. Your request must be made in writing within 10 working days of receiving the result. The Unit Convenor will review your result against the marking guide to determine if your result is appropriate. If you are dissatisfied with the outcomes of the review you can lodge a formal complaint.
Feedback, complaints and suggestions In the first instance you may discuss any issues with your Unit Teacher. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the discussions with the Unit Convenor or would prefer not to deal with your Unit Convenor, then you can complete a feedback form.
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