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BCFN01-003: Foundation Mathematics 1

Description

This subject provides students with the opportunity to bring their quantitative mathematical skills up to a standard that is required for future studies at Bond University. It also provides new material that is essential to understanding business-related problems.

Subject details

Type: Bond University College subject
Code: BCFN01-003
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Bond University College
Semesters offered:
  • May - Bond University College 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • Sep - Bond University College 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • Jan - Bond University College 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Academic and English Pathways
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,400.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Complete calculations and solve elementary problems in financial mathematics.
  2. Use appropriate principles to solve algebraic problems.
  3. Model relationships algebraically and graphically.
  4. Use technology and tools to communicate, analyse, solve, and interpret mathematic problems.
  5. Develop knowledge, skills an understanding of mathematics applicable to the workplace.
  6. Compute and present basic descriptive statistics and perform basic data analysis.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025
    Semester start: 19/05/2025
    Subject start: 19/05/2025
    Last enrolment: 01/06/2025
    Teaching census: 13/06/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
    Semester start: 19/01/2026
    Subject start: 19/01/2026
    Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
    Teaching census: 13/02/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025
Semester start: 19/05/2025
Subject start: 19/05/2025
Last enrolment: 01/06/2025
Teaching census: 13/06/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025