MATH102-17B (HAM)

Introduction to Algebra

15 Points

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Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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Convenor(s)

Daniel Delbourgo

Daniel Delbourgo
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G.3.04
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daniel.delbourgo@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Cecilia Flori

Cecilia Flori
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G.3.06
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cecilia.flori@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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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 10 July to determine if they wish to change down to a less difficult or up to a more challenging Mathematics paper (subject to the lecturer’s approval) without any fees loss.

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Paper Structure

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Four lectures and one 50-minute tutorial.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

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    Understand the underlying mathematical concepts in the topics listed above.

    Be able to intelligently and flexibly apply that understanding to a wide variety of problems including novel problems in previously unseen contexts.

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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The internal assessment mark will consist of TWO Tests (worth a total of 37.5%) as follows:

Thursday 10 August 6.00–8.00pm (PWC & ELT.G.01) (17.5%)

Monday 2 October 6.00–8.00pm (PWC & ELT.G.01) (20%)

PLUS two online Moodle quizzes worth a total of 2.5% as follows:

Quiz 1 & Quiz 2: Accessible from 9am on Monday 10 July and closed at 11.30pm Sunday 16 July (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 for this paper.

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.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quiz 1
16 Jul 2017
11:30 PM
1.25
2. Quiz 2
16 Jul 2017
11:30 PM
1.25
3. Test 1
10 Aug 2017
6:00 PM
17.5
4. Test 2
2 Oct 2017
6:00 PM
20
5. 10 Tutorials (only the best 8 tutorial marks are counted)
10
6. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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None.
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Recommended Readings

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“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.

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Online Support

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All information relating to this paper including your internal assessment marks will be posted on Moodle.
It is your responsibility to check your marks are correctly entered.
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Workload

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Four lectures and one tutorial per week.
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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.

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Restriction(s)

ENGG183

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