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COURSE OVERVIEW
Monash Maths Bridging is for students who
narrowly miss the mathematics prerequisite for
a Monash University Engineering, Information
Technology, Science or Business and Economics
undergraduate degree.
It provides the knowledge, essential skills and
methods to students that have not otherwise met
the mathematics prerequisite for the Monash
University course of their choice.
The four week course is delivered at Monash If you successfully pass the Monash Maths
College located in the Melbourne CBD. Bridging course, you will be considered
to have met the mathematics prerequisite
Maths Bridging explores the properties of for your preferred Business and Economics,
functions and their graphs, calculus processes Engineering, Information Technology or
of differentiation and anti-differentiation, and Science degree at Monash University
the application of these properties and (see table on Page 6 for a full list of eligible
processes. degrees). If you meet all other course entry
requirements you will be considered for
You will study: a Round 2 offer into your chosen course.
– functions and their graphs and inverse
functions Once you have completed the Monash Maths
– exponential, logarithmic and circular Bridging course, first round offers will have
functions been made, but you do have the opportunity
– techniques and applications of calculus. to reorder your preferences between round
one and two offers being released. Be aware
that you can receive only one offer per offer
round and this will be for your highest eligible
preference.
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ENTRY TO MONASH UNIVERSITY DOMESTIC AND ONSHORE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
COURSE STRUCTURE
– Study face-to-face for 16 days, 5 hours per day. Our expert
ASSESSMENT
Assessment task Weighting
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS tutors will be there to guide you along your learning journey.
If you successfully pass the Monash Maths A study score of 20-24 in VCE – The program is face-to-face with a self-study requirement.
Task 1: Test 10%
Task 2: Test 10%
Bridging course, you will be considered to have Mathematics Methods Units 3&4.
You must also meet all other
– Work alongside like-minded students.
Task 3: Test 10%
met the Mathematics prerequisite for selected entry requirements for a Monash
University Business and Economics,
Expected knowledge Final Examination 70%
Background knowledge and skills in algebra, graph sketching,
Business and Economics, Engineering, Information Engineering, Information Technology
or Science undergraduate degree. elementary functions such as polynomial and trigonometric The examination is a handwritten examination,
functions, and introductory calculus are essential. Time will not which is supervised at the Monash College City
Technology or Science degrees at Monash be spent introducing background knowledge and skills. The Campus, Level 3, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
course will focus on immediate application and development.
University. If you meet all other course entry Grades and certification
requirements you will be considered for a Round 2 You will receive your grades for Monash Maths
Bridging after the final examination has been
offer into your chosen course. marked. You will receive a certificate with your
grades. Successful completion of the subject
COURSE OUTCOMES with a mark of at least 50% will be required
Should you receive a Main Round offer prior to completion of the Monash Maths Bridging At the end of this course you will be able to: for the subject to count as an equivalent
course you are encouraged to accept that offer to ensure you do not lose your place. prerequisite to VCE Mathematical Methods
1. Recognise functions, sketch their graphs and be familiar
If you receive a Round 2 offer you can choose to withdraw from your Main Round offer Units 3&4 at Monash University.
with their properties.
and take up the Round 2 offer.
2. Solve polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
Please refer to the VTAC Frequently Asked Questions for more information on offer rounds equations, including applications in word problems.
and change of preference: www.vtac.edu.au/applying/courses/cop
3. Identify the properties of inverse functions and be able to
solve mathematical problems using these properties.
4. Calculate average and instantaneous rates of change,
including the use of the differentiation process for the
functions relevant to this unit.
5. Apply differentiation techniques in the solution of problems.
6. Find indefinite integrals for specified functions, evaluate
definite integrals and use these techniques to solve problems.
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COURSE NAME FACULTY MONASH CODE VTAC CODE
Bachelor of Economics Business and Economics B20042 2800310541
MONASH UNIVERSITY DEGREES THAT Primary Education (Honours)/Computer Science Education D30081 2800310981
Bachelor of Commerce/Information Technology Business and Economics B2025 2800310911 COURSE LOCATION FEES
Monash Maths Bridging is taught at Cost: $1200 (This course is not available for FEE-HELP)
Bachelor of Commerce/Music Business and Economics B2022 2800328911
Monash College City Campus
Bachelor of Commerce/Science Business and Economics B2023 2800328701 Level 3, 222 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia APPLY NOW
Bachelor of Commerce Specialist/Arts Business and Economics B2024 2800310661
monashcollege.edu.au/maths-bridging
Bachelor of Commerce Specialist/Computer Science Business and Economics B2009 2800310921
DATES Applications close at 5pm on 22 December 2017
Bachelor of Commerce Specialist/Information Technology Business and Economics B2015 2800310761
Start date: Wednesday 3 January 2018
Bachelor of Commerce Specialist/Science Business and Economics B2016 2800310811 Final exam: Wednesday 24 January 2018 FURTHER INFORMATION
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce Law L3005 2800328343 Marking: Thursday 25 January 2018 monashcollege.edu.au/maths-bridging
Results finalised and uploaded: Monday 29 January 2018
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