ENG1090 · Monash University
Foundation mathematics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
This unit introduces foundational mathematics required for all disciplines of engineering. It is equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Specialist Mathematics and a prerequisite for ENG1005. Major concepts taught using engineering contexts include functions and their properties, complex numbers, vectors, differentiation, integration and application.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | Project | 10% |
| Applied class quizzes | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Competency hurdle quizzeshurdle | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Mid-term test | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Final assessment | Examination | 50% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| Clayton | Blended |