Mathematics & Statistics by Open Polytechnic

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS

WELCOME TO OPEN POLYTECHNIC Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects, or learn something new, we can help you achieve your goal. We specialise in open learning – learning that gives you more freedom to decide what you study and where you study. Our courses are specifically designed for delivery by distance, which means you can fit your study around your life. And just because you are learning by distance, doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. You will have access to your tutors and lecturers by email or phone and to other students studying the same course through the Online Campus, the student support section of our website. It is our goal to make sure that you enjoy your study and that you succeed. So welcome to learning for today’s world, and congratulations on taking up the challenge of further education.

Please note that information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.

Key dates TRIMESTER 3, 2014 Enrolments open for 2015

1 November 2014

Enrolments close for Trimester 3

2 November 2014

Trimester 3 officially begins Last day for withdrawing (with refund) Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 3 final exams

10 November 2014 7 December 2014 25 January 2015 25–27 February 2015

TRIMESTER 1, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 1 Trimester 1 officially begins Last day for withdrawing (with refund) Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 1 final exams

17 February 2015 2 March 2015 29 March 2015 24 May 2015 19–26 June 2015

TRIMESTER 2, 2015 Enrolments close for Trimester 2 Trimester 2 officially begins

3 July 2015 13 July 2015

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

9 August 2015

Last day for withdrawing (no refund)

4 October 2015

Trimester 2 final exams

2–6 November 2015

TRIMESTER 3, 2015 Enrolments open for 2016

1 November 2015

Enrolments close for Trimester 3

1 November 2015

Trimester 3 officially begins

9 November 2015

Last day for withdrawing (with refund)

6 December 2015

Last day for withdrawing (no refund) Trimester 3 final exams

24 January 2016 24–26 February 2016

Introduction Our mathematics and statistics courses are designed for people who are studying or preparing to study for tertiary qualifications.

CERTIFICATE IN MATHEMATICS Qualification code: OP3210 Level: 3 The Certificate in Mathematics will give you the mathematical skills you need to study successfully at diploma or degree level. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE There are three courses in this qualification. MAT301 Essentials of Mathematics and MAT302 Mathematics for Problem Solving are sourced from the Open University, United Kingdom. MAT401 Engineering Mathematics 1 is sourced from the University of Southern Queensland. To be awarded this certificate you must successfully complete all three courses or be awarded equivalent credit through recognition of prior learning, cross-credit or credit transfer. Courses must be studied in the order listed below, as each is a prerequisite for the next. See the qualification page on our website for more information. COURSE CODE

TITLE

LEVEL CREDITS

MAT301

Essentials of Mathematics

MAT302

Mathematics for Problem Solving

MAT401

Engineering Mathematics 1

Course availability Please visit the qualification page on our website to view course availability.

ASSESSMENT These courses are assessed through in-course assessments. There are no examinations. Your assessments will need to be submitted online. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS This qualification has open entry for New Zealand students. It is not available to international students. Other requirements You will need access to a statistical calculator. A Casio fx-83GT PLUS is recommended. You will also need access to a computer with internet and email.

Course outlines MAT301 ESSENTIALS OF MATHEMATICS This course will give you an introduction to the study of mathematics, help you to integrate mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking and build your confidence in using mathematics. The course is suitable for users of mathematics in areas such as computing, science, technology, social science, humanities, business and education. After completing the course, you should be able to: 路 identify different number types and carry out arithmetical operations to solve problems 路 carry out algebraic operations to solve problems with one or two variables 路 analyse the relationship between two variables using formulae and straight-line graphs 路 distinguish between the different forms of mathematical data and use basic statistical methods to summarise data.

MAT302 MATHEMATICS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING This course will provide you with the techniques and strategies so that you can solve mathematical problems. It will also give you an understanding of the mathematical aspects of other subject areas. You will then gain the skills needed to move into higher level study in mathematics. After completing the course, you should be able to: · use geometric methods to solve problems relating to angles, lengths, volumes and surface area · rearrange and solve algebraic formulae containing algebraic fractions and powers · use quadratic equations to model situations and solve problems · define and interpret data sets using a variety of statistical methods · use trigonometry ratios and identities to solve problems related to triangles · use exponential and logarithmic functions to solve problems.

MAT401 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 This course will build on your existing mathematical skills and enable you to solve complex mathematical problems in the real world. You will also gain basic mathematical skills that are required in science and engineering contexts. After completing the course, you should be able to: · interpret and use relations and functions of various kinds · work with trigonometric functions, using degrees and radians · apply the geometry of a straight line, the circle and other curves · investigate rates of change using differential calculus · use integral calculus for areas under curves and other applications. 5

Other mathematics and statistics courses 430 STATISTICS AND FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS This Level 4, 20-credit course is part of the New Zealand Diploma in Business and is run on a trimester basis. Please visit the course page on our website to view availability. COURSE STRUCTURE UNIT

TITLE

Graphical data analysis

Numerical data analysis

Sampling techniques

Normal distribution

Sampling distribution of the mean

Sampling distribution of proportions

Correlation and regression

Time series analysis

Index numbers

Statistics in quality

Financial mathematics

ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through in-course assessments, which need to be submitted online, and an exam. Before you apply to enrol, check that you can attend the examination as examination times and dates cannot be changed. Examination times and dates are listed on our website. Contact us or visit our website for more information.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS There are numeracy and literacy requirements for New Zealand Diploma in Business courses. You will need to have access to a computer and be able to use the Excel spreadsheet package.

72160 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS This Level 5, 20-credit course is part of our Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Applied Science qualifications and is run on a trimester basis. Please visit the course page on our website to view availability. COURSE STRUCTURE UNIT

TITLE

Looking at data: distributions

Looking at data: relationships

Producing data

The study of randomness

Sampling distributions

Introduction to inference

Inference for distributions

Inference for proportions

Analysis of two-way tables

ASSESSMENT This course is assessed through in-course assessments which need to be submitted online. Contact us for more information. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS There are numeracy and literacy requirements for all degree courses. Visit our website or contact us for more information. This course is suitable for people who have completed Year 12 (Form 6) mathematics or equivalent. Please contact the course leader before you enrol if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have this level of mathematics. 7

General information ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission into these courses can vary depending on the level of the course. For more information about a particular course, contact us. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. English language English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. For more information about English language requirements, please call freephone 0508 650 200 or visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage STUDY TIME All courses have a credit value. This helps you work out how much study time you will need. Allow about 10 hours of study per credit. To determine how many hours of study this means each week, divide the total study hours by the number of weeks of study. FEES Fees are displayed on each course and qualification page on our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz and browse our subjects and courses to find the fee information you need. Set texts You will need to buy a textbook for 72160 Statistical Analysis. This is an additional cost that is not included in your course fees. A list of set texts required is on our website at openpolytechnic.ac.nz/textbooks Texts can be bought online. Go to vicbooks.co.nz and click on the Open Polytechnic link.

LOANS, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER FUNDING Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink. We recommend that you apply for a student loan at least four weeks before the trimester starts. We cannot confirm your enrolment or send your course materials until your fees have been paid. For more information, or to find out if you’re eligible for a student loan, visit studylink.govt.nz or give StudyLink a call on 0800 88 99 00. Financial assistance We have a fund to help students who are in financial need and have no other option for financial support. This fund is available for course fees and/or set textbooks. Conditions apply. Contact us for more information. See the last page of this brochure for contact details. Scholarships We also offer a range of scholarships to support students. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/scholarships for more information. ENROLMENT You can enrol online from our website. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/howtoenrol for more information. You will be advised if additional information is needed to progress your application, and you can usually complete this online during the application process. Please check the ‘key dates’ section at the beginning of this brochure for enrolment deadlines for each trimester. Literacy assessment The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has created a literacy assessment tool to measure and improve the literacy and numeracy skills of adult learners in New Zealand. If you are studying a Level 1-3 course with Open Polytechnic for the first time, TEC require you to complete this assessment at the start and end of your course. You will receive an email from TEC with more information after your enrolment is confirmed. Please contact us before you enrol if you do not wish to complete the literacy assessment. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/literacytool 9

LEARNING SUPPORT Your tutor You will have a tutor or lecturer for each course you study. They are there to help you through the course work, make sure you have understood the study material and check your progress. You can contact them on our freephone number or by email, fax or letter. Their contact details will be in the information we send you when you enrol. Te W¯ahanga Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) Te Wahanga ¯ Whakapakari Ako (the Learning Centre) can help you with a wide range of learning support services and resources. These include: · tips and techniques to help you succeed in online and distance learning · one-to-one consultations with a learning advisor (telephone or email) · StudyWise and ExamWise which are free online study and exam preparation workshops · disability services · a student mentoring programme. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/learningsupport Te Kura Wananga ¯ (the M¯aori Office) Te Kura Wananga ¯ (the Maori ¯ Office) can help you with your learning and cultural needs in a kaupapa Maori ¯ context. We use M¯aori values and principles to enhance your learning journey. For more information visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/maorisupport

STUDENT INFORMATION You can find current enrolment and study information on our website including details of our systems and processes and the services we offer. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/studywithus to find out more.

Online Campus Online Campus is the area of our website where you can: · access and submit assessments · link to web pages specific to your course, including frequently asked questions (FAQ), assessment hints, web resources, staff information and sometimes online quizzes and tutorials · communicate with other students in your course and with your lecturer or tutor · access the library. My Open Polytechnic My Open Polytechnic is our online portal for our students. With My Open Polytechnic you can: · update your details · view your study information · track the status of your materials · access your assessment submission deadlines, marks and final grades for each course · check your account balance · access Online Campus and the library. Once you’re enrolled, you can also keep track of your study information on the go with the My Open Polytechnic smartphone app called My OP. To download the app, search for ‘My OP’ on the App Store (Apple iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android smartphone). These come pre-installed on your smartphone.

LIBRARY We provide a library service for students. There is no additional fee for using it. The library service provides: 路 online resources 路 guides on how to search for information 路 a distance lending service with free and fast delivery 路 information about study techniques. For more information about the library visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/oplibrary

Further study For information on other courses and qualifications available at Open Polytechnic, visit our website or contact us.

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