Course Description
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Course Name
Fundamentals of Mathematics
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Mathematics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: At least 70% NSC Mathematics or a D symbol at A-level.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with the most fundamental concepts and tools of modern mathematics at an elementary level. These include: fundamentals of logic and set theory, concepts of a function, of relations, of equivalence and order relations as well as some basic algebraic structures and the fundamental number systems.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.