NMCY1001 Academic and Professional Numeracy

In Semester 1 and Semester 2 all eight modules are available to select from (as listed in the topic description), however only four modules are to be selected to complete the topic.

This topic comprises four modules to be selected from a total of eight modules. Students will receive advice from Course Co-ordinators as to which modules to select as appropriate and relevant to their course. The eight available modules are:

1. Module 1:Number Fundamentals - Whole number operations, the properties of whole numbers, integer
2. Module 2:Further Number Concepts - Operations involving fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, rounding, significant figures
3. Module 3:Extended Number Concepts - Use of exponents and logarithms, scientific notation, surds
4. Module 4:Algebra - Algebraic terms and expressions, formulae, and solving equations
5. Module 5:Graphing - Reading and interpreting various graphs and charts, plotting graphs, equations of straight lines, scatter plots, lines of best fit
6. Module 6:Spatial Thinking - Units of measurement, measurement of 2D and 3D figures, scale, rigonometric ratios and Pythagoras rule
7. Module 7:Statistics - Measures of central tendency and variation, representations of statistical information, sampling, analysis of data
8. Module 8:Counting and Probability - Permutations and combinations, calculation of experimental and theoretical probabilities, representations of probability events

This topic aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to meet the numeracy demands in their respective courses.

1. Demonstrate fluency in the use of basic arithmetic, algebraic, graphical, spatial and data concepts as relevant to the modules selected
2. Solve problems that involve the use of elementary but key quantitative concepts as relevant to the modules selected with accuracy and clarity