What will I learn?

Overview

Mathematics is used to solve many types of problems. This online micro-credential will introduce you to Differentiation. This includes differentiating polynomials and basic functions, differentiating with the product rule, quotient rule and chain rule, plotting curves using the derivative and basic applications of differentiation to solve mathematical problems.

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:

PDC111503 Advanced Topics in Algebra

PDC111508 Trigonometric Functions, Ratios, and Graphs

PDC111509 Planar Geometry

PDC111510 Vectors

PDC111511 Introductory Calculus - Differentiation

PDC111512 Introductory Calculus - Integration

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.

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.