Foundation · Computing
Mathematics for University Study
Unit 02 — Core — Semester 1
Unit 02 — Core — Semester 1
Consolidates numerical, algebraic and logical skills relevant to computing — number systems and binary conversion, algebra and Boolean logic, and basic statistics and problem-solving.
To build the numerical and logical fluency required for undergraduate computing study.
| Week | Topic & Activity |
|---|---|
| 2 | Number Systems AC1.1 Convert denary numbers to binary and hexadecimal. AC1.2 Perform simple binary addition. Maths Lab: The Logic of 0s and 1s. |
| 5 | Algebra & Logic AC2.1 Solve simple linear equations. AC2.2 Construct truth tables for logic gates (AND, OR, NOT). Lab: Designing Simple Logic Circuits. |
| 7 | Formative Assessment Midterm assessment: draft assignment reviewed with tutor feedback. 1-to-1 feedback sessions with tutors. |
| 9 | Data & Problem Solving AC3.1 Calculate mean, median and mode from a dataset. AC3.2 Use flowcharts to represent problem-solving steps. Workshop: Algorithms & Flowcharts. |
| Final exam week | Final Assessment Submission Final submission of all units of the semester. Portfolio finalisation and semester review. |
Assessed by coursework (no written examination) — an assignment, report or presentation set at the start of Semester 1. A formative draft is reviewed with tutor feedback as the unit’s midterm assessment during the teaching weeks, and the final version is submitted in the final exam week at the end of the semester. Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, with plagiarism-checked submissions (Turnitin) and a signed Learner Declaration Form.