Basic Algebra: real numbers, exponents, logarithms, algebraic expressions, polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, equations, absolute value, inequalities, sequences and series. Trigonometric ratios. Sets. Functions and their graphs (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic), Analytic geometry. Powers, factorials, permutations, combinations, binomial theorem. Differential calculus: limits, definitions derivatives. Descriptive statistics: classifying data, measures of location and dispersion, populations and samples. Uses of determinants: linear equations, Cramer's rule. Trigonometry: radians, trig ratios, applications, trig functions and graphs, trig equations, inverse trig functions, angle identities.
Contact hours:
5 lectures, 3 tutorials per week.Assessment:
3 assignments, 2 tests (50%), final exam (50%).Prerequisite:
Grade A or B in Grade 12 Mathematics A, PNG Higher School Certificate.Text:
Renaud, J-C. & Gunasekera, G. A. S., (eds), 1997, Foundation Mathematics, Vol 1 and 2. UPNG, Port Moresby