School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesQuantitative Thinking (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700123.3
Discipline: MATHEMATICS
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic competence in algebraic manipulation and some familiarity with elementary probability and statistical concepts.
Equivalent Units
200191 - Fundamentals of Mathematics, 300831 - Quantitative Thinking
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students may complete 700123 Quantitative Thinking before 700108 Analysis of Change. Students may not enrol in Quantitative Thinking and Analysis of Change in the same teaching session.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year 2 units.
About this Unit
This Level 1 unit develops the quantitative skills that underpin many fields of study in the sciences. The content covered includes basic algebra, functions, graphs, equations – linear and quadratic, introductory probability and descriptive statistics. These mathematical/statistical concepts will be revised and developed using scientific concepts such as molarity and dilution, optical density, population growth, and predator-prey models. In all aspects of this unit, students will be developing and using critical thinking skills to solve mathematical/statistical problems set in a scientific context.