Language and Learning External A (LNGE40052)

Language and Learning External B (LNGE40053)

Together, these courses aim to have students acquire the research, reading and writing skills necessary for constructing academic essays. Throughout the course, students are familiarised with the basic conventions of grammar; the various stages involved in planning, preparing and presenting a research essay, and using Harvard referencing conventions to support arguments.

Transition Mathematics 1 External A (MATH40238)

This course introduces the foundation concepts, rules and methods of basic mathematics. The course aims to assist students to develop confidence in handling mathematical concepts and techniques and to motivate them to undertake further study in mathematics. Topics covered include number types, operations with numbers (including rules of precedence), percentages, introductory algebraic manipulation and solving algebraic equations. Transition Mathematics 1 External A is the first part of a two-part mathematics course for STEPS students. It is assumed that students will complete the content of Transition Mathematics 1 External A before undertaking Transition Mathematics 1 External B.

Transition Mathematics 1 External B (MATH40239)
This course is the second part of a two-part mathematics course for STEPS students. This course continues on from Transition Mathematics 1 External A. Transition Mathematics 1 External B introduces additional foundation concepts, rules and methods of basic mathematics. The course aims to assist the student to develop confidence in handling mathematical concepts and techniques and to motivate them to undertake further study in mathematics and statistics. Topics covered include exponents (indices), introductory statistics, coordinate geometry of a straight line and units and their conversions.

Computing for Academic Assignment Writing External A (COIT40216)
This course aims to develop skills necessary for word processing assignments correctly using Microsoft Word. The use of the Internet (World Wide Web and WebMail in particular) aims to develop searching techniques for research and electronic communication skills necessary for academic studies. Blackboard (e-courses) will be used by students for quizzes, downloading resources and communication.

Computing for Academic Assignment Writing External B (COIT40217)
This course aims to develop skills in creating spreadsheets using data entry, formula and charts Microsoft Excel. The use of equipment and software for the presentation of orals will be examined, and these skills are necessary for future studies.

Transition Mathematics + (MATH40228)
This course is designed to follow on from a study of introductory mathematical concepts, such as Transition Mathematics 1.  The course has been developed to give students introductory knowledge of various mathematics topics including standard deviation, probability, absolute value, inequalities, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, functions, logarithms, trigonometry, financial mathematics and matrices.

Transition Mathematics 2 A (MATH40244)
Transition Mathematics 2 A is the first part of a two-part mathematics course offered in the STEPS External program.  In particular Transition Mathematics 2 A and Transition Mathematics 2 B provide a sound foundation for the study of the first year mathematics component of such degree programs as Engineering, Information Technology and Science (It has content similar to the Queensland Senior Mathematics B syllabus).  Topics covered for Transition Mathematics 2 A includes Functions and Graphs, Linear Functions, Quadratic Equations, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, Inequalities and Absolute Value, Variation, Ratio & Proportion, Sequences and Series, Statistics.

Transition Mathematics 2 B (MATH40245)
Transition Mathematics 2 B is the second part of a two-part mathematics course in the STEPS External program. It is assumed that students will complete the content of Transition Mathematics 2 A before undertaking Transition Mathematics 2 B. This course continues on from Transition Mathematics 2 A. Topics covered for Transition Mathematics 2 B include Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric Functions, Graphs of Trigonometric Functions, Vectors and Oblique Triangles, Plane Analytic Geometry, Derivative, Applications of the Derivative Integration Applications of Integration.