MATH102-17A (HAM)
Introduction to Algebra
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Daniel Delbourgo
4425
G.3.04
To be advised
delbourg@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Cecilia Flori
9459
G.3.06
To be advised
cflori@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
The objectives of this paper are to: give a solid understanding of introductory linear algebra and some topics in discrete mathematics; teach techniques which can be applied to a diverse range of problems and prepare students for higher level mathematics papers. This paper is worth 15 points and will be delivered via formal lectures.
Students have six weeks from Monday 27 February to determine if they wish to change down to a less difficult or up to a more challenging Mathematics paper (subject to lecturer’s approval) without any fees loss.
Paper Structure
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
The internal assessment mark will consist of TWO Tests (worth a total of 37.5%) as follows:
Tuesday 4 April 6.00–8.00pm (PWC & ELT.G.01 & MSB.1.01) (17.5%)
Wednesday 24 May 6.00–8.00pm (PWC & ELT.G.01 & MSB.1.01) (20%)
PLUS two online Moodle quizzes worth a total of 2.5% as follows:
Quiz 1: Accessible at 8am on Monday 27 February and closes at 8am Monday 6 March (available on Moodle).
Quiz 2: Accessible at 8am Monday 6 March and closes at 8am Monday 13 March (available on Moodle).
and the TOTAL tutorial component of 10%. There will be 10 assignments of which only the best 8 marks will be counted.
Please ensure you always take your ID CARD to tests – if you do not, your test script and mark will be with-held until you present this to the Maths Reception Office (G.3.19) the following day. There will be NO test resits.
An UNRESTRICTED pass (i.e. C- or better) will only be awarded to students who achieve both a final overall mark of at least 50% and an Examination mark of at least 40%. A final overall grade of RP (Restricted pass) will not be accepted as a prerequisite for entry into any higher level Maths paper.
Calculators will NOT be permitted in Tests or the Final Examination.
COPYING of other students’ Assignments/Tests will receive zero (this will include all students involved) and be reported to the Disciplinary Committee.Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
“Elementary Linear Algebra”, 10th Edn by H. Anton, Wiley.
“A first Course in Linear Algebra”, 2nd Edn by D. Easdown, Pearson Education Australia.
Limited copies of the above books will be available for purchase from the UOW Bennetts Bookshop. There may be a few copies of these books available on Desk copy in the UOW Library.
Online Support
It is your responsibility to check your marks are correctly entered.
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Any one of MATH165, MATH166, at least a B grade in CAFS004; or 16 credits at Level 3 in NCEA Calculus; or equivalent.
Restriction(s)
ENGG183