PDC111508 - Trigonometric Functions, Ratios and Graphs

Duration 24 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC111508
Fee
$404 (Full)

Overview

Are you keen to know more about trigonometric functions, ratios and graphs? What about angles in the plane, degrees and radians, the unit circle, trigonometric functions and trigonometric graphs? Not to mention how to convert between graphs and equations of sine and cosine functions? If you want to know how to apply your understanding in these areas, get started today and step up your mathematical knowledge and skills.

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.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

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

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

24 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.


  1. Convert between radians and degrees
  2. Define the standard trigonometric functions and solve trigonometric equations including application problems
  3. Use trigonometric identities to simplify trigonometric expressions
  4. Apply radian measure to problems involving arc lengths, sector areas and angular velocities
  5. Convert between graphs and equations of sine and cosine functions and apply understanding to solve problems.

Assessment

One Exam (Downloaded document with 24 hours to complete and submit). 

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements; however, it is recommended to complete these micro-credentials before enrolling in this micro-credential.

  • PDC106144 Linear Equations and Inequalities          
  • PDC106278 Quadratic Equations  
  • PDC106280 Introduction to Geometry and Trigonometry 
  • PDC106284 Intermediate Mathematics - Elective Module 

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

How to apply

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