Bridging Courses
Bridging courses in Mathematics and Preparation courses in Statistics are available to students during summer. A charge is made for these courses.
Bridging courses for Mathematics are run by the Mathematics Learning Centre and the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The details for the 2013 courses are available HERE.
Bridging courses for Statistics are run by the Mathematics Learning Centre. Details about the 2012 statistics bridging courses follow.
To find out more about a course programme, the number of spaces available, and to enrol contact the Maths Learning Centre.
Bridging Courses for Statistics — February 2013
Early in 2013 the Mathematics Learning Centre will offer short bridging courses for students planning to undertake programmes which require the study of statistics, such as Statistics and Research Methods for Psychology, and degrees/diplomas in Public Health or other postgraduate degrees.
These courses are designed for people who lack confidence when faced with mathematical tasks or as a refresher for people who want to brush up on basic mathematical skills. They may also be useful for students who have not studied Mathematics (2 Unit) at school. They are not appropriate for students who have at any time completed the higher levels of mathematics for the Higher School Certificate.
The courses aim to review the basic mathematics needs of students in a statistics course and to develop an intuitive understanding of some fundamental statistical concepts.
The program includes:
- use of a scientific calculator, including the use of statistical functions
- algebra, including the use of formulae and the solution of simple linear equations
- introduction to concepts in probability by means of practical activities
- ways of representing and summarising data including graphs, mean, standard deviation, correlation.
Cost:
$315 (including GST)
Fee includes cost of booklets and course materials.
Place:
Mathematics Learning Centre
Room 455, Level 4 Carslaw Building University of Sydney
Enquiries/Enrolments:
Please call us for advice before enrolment on 9351 4061.
An enrolment form is available below.
email:
Class sizes will be limited to 24 students, to ensure individual help is available. For this reason, numbers may have to be restricted, so early enrolment is recommended. If there are insufficient enrolments for any course, the University reserves the right to offer students the choice of an alternative arrangement or a refund of fees paid.
Calculators
Students will need a scientific calculator with statistical functions.
Recommended models are the Casio fx 82 AU PLUS or Casio fx 82 AU. Some other models in the fx82 and fx100 series may also be suitable.
If you already have a scientific calculator, check with the teachers in the course first before buying a new one.
Bridging Course for Statistics — Psychology
Course Dates - February 2013
NB This is a six-day course.
Week 1 Thur 14 and Fri 15 February 10 am - 1 pm
Week 2 Mon 18, Tue 19, Thur 21 and Fri 22 February 10 am - 1 pm
An enrolment form is available here.
Bridging Course for Statistics — Public Health
Course Dates - February 2013
NB This is a six-day course.
Week 1 Mon 18, Tues 19 and Thur 21 February 4 pm - 7 pm
Week 2 Mon 25, Tues 26 February and Thur 28 February 4 pm - 7 pm
An enrolment form is available here.