Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This online micro-credential will introduce you to a range of topics including angles in the plane, degrees and radians; the unit circle and trigonometric functions and trigonometric graphs; and sine and cosine waves.

Students who successfully complete the set of 7 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40252, Technical Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

1. PDC111503 Advanced Topics in Algebra
2. PDC111508 Trigonometric Functions, Ratios, and Graphs
3. PDC111509 Planar Geometry
4. PDC1115010 Vectors 
5. PDC111511 Introductory Calculus - Differentiation
6. PDC111512 Introductory Calculus - Integration
7. PDC87419 Applied Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module

This online micro-credential provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of 7 micro-credentials* developed from the unit MATH40252, Technical Mathematics for University, (which forms part of the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) CL03 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following micro-credentials:

1. PDC111503 Advanced Topics in Algebra
2. PDC111508 Trigonometric Functions, Ratios, and Graphs
3. PDC111509 Planar Geometry
4. PDC1115010 Vectors
5. PDC111511 Introductory Calculus - Differentiation
6. PDC111512 Introductory Calculus - Integration
7. PDC87419 Applied Mathematics - Concepts and Skills: Assessment Module