Course Title: Mathematics Toolkit for Scientists

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Mathematics Toolkit for Scientists

Credit Points: 12.00


Course Coordinator: Rauha Quazi

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Coordinator Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 051.07.05

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will introduce you to fundamental concepts and key topics across the Mathematical Sciences including statistics and/or calculus.  

The course will then consider the wider significance and importance of mathematical sciences across major global societal, industrial, technological and environmental priorities and challenges. It will enable you to develop an appreciation of the mathematical sciences, the universal language it provides and the associated technical and transferable skills that will support your future studies and careers. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science:

  • PLO 1) Knowledge Capability: develop an understanding of appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied scientific knowledge with the ability to use and apply that knowledge in a wide range of situations, including new situations within the professional discipline.
  • PLO 3) Problem-Solving: apply scientific principles and methods to identify and solve problems associated with a particular area of professional expertise.
  • PLO 4) Communication Capability: being able to communicate by means of oral, written, symbolic and pictorial presentations to a wide range of audience types as well as an understanding of the systems of communication in science.

 


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Apply mathematical knowledge of functions, differential calculus, and probability to solve problems drawn from the physical, data and life sciences. 
  2. Use technology with proficiency to confirm calculations and solutions of results worked by hand, using current web browser mathematical tools. 
  3. Articulate and explain the important role that mathematics plays in developing theory in science through simple models, forming hypotheses and proposing linear and non-linear relationships. 
  4. Present and interpret mathematical calculations to gain insight and communicate results. 
  5. Reflect on an inclusive and global perspective of mathematical knowledge including those of Indigenous peoples. 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will undertake an integrated series of immersive learning experiences and activities to develop fundamental conceptual and practical understanding and experience in mathematical sciences. A blended learning approach will be used involving face-to-face experiential learning activities complemented by online learning and activities. 


Overview of Learning Resources

Blended learning resources will be provided via the Canvas learning management systems and associated tools, in conjunction with practice-based in-class experiential learning activities. 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course Site. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT Student Website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Worksheets
Weighting 45%
This assessment item supports CLOs 1, 2, & 3

Assessment Task 2: Assignments
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Reflections
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLO 5

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator of Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.