NSCI3104 – Introduction to Mathematics
Module code
NSCI3104
Module title
Introduction to Mathematics
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills about polynomials, exponential, trigonometric and rational functions that apply to real world situations.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Shapes and solids
- Lines and curves
- Polynomials
- Trigonometric functions
- Exponential and log functions
- Mathematics, problem solving - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Solve problems involving a variety of shapes and solids in a STEM work related context.
LO2 Use lines and curves to model real-world situations.
LO3 Solve problems involving polynomials and other functions and model real world processes.
LO4 Use mathematics to solve practical problems in a STEM work related context. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
