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ENG1090 · Foundation mathematics
2025 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Faculty of Engineering
Overview
This unit introduces foundational mathematics required for all disciplines of engineering. It is equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Specialist Mathematics and a prerequisite for ENG1005. Major concepts taught using engineering contexts include functions and their properties, complex numbers, vectors, differentiation, integration and application.
Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Malaysia | October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Weekly Moodle quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% | Threshold |
| 2 | 2 - Assignments | Project | 15% | Threshold |
| 3 | 3 - Applied class quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% | Threshold |
| 4 | 4 - Midterm test | Examination | 15% | Threshold |
| 5 | 5 - Final assessment | Examination | 50% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- Identify foundational mathematical theory that is essential to engineering applications.
- Describe mathematical techniques and arguments clearly in written and spoken format.
- Discuss mathematical theory as part of a team of peers.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 1.5 hours |
| Applied sessions | 22 hours |
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Workshops | 36 hours |
| Seminars | 24 hours |
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