First Year Mathematics at Massey University
Interested in Maths but not sure what to study?
No matter what your background we can get you started on a programme
which will enable you to progress towards a degree involving mathematics
and on towards a rewarding career. For those who have studied Mathematics
to Year 13 try: Calculus I or Linear Mathematics. If you have less
background in mathematics try: Methods of Mathematics (for general
science students) or Mathematics for Business I.
Use the course map below to determine which maths
paper is suited to your high school maths background. The
papers 160.101 Calculus I and 160.102 Linear Mathematics are the
two core mathematics papers required for further mathematics study.

Take this link to a chart which summarises the
availablitiy of all mathematics papers along with their prerequisites
so you can plan your mathematics study.
160.101 Calculus 1
Visualise dynamic changes in real life by using
functions and their graphs to model the situation. Learn how to
optimise a variable by using calculus. Explore the simplicity of
complex numbers and their use in mathematical, electrical engineering
and other applications. Learn to use the power of MATLAB to differentiate,
integrate, draw graphs and take the drudgery out of computations.
This course is for anybody who has studied at least 20 credits in
NCEA Level 3 Calculus and who has achieved in 14 credits. With Linear
Mathematics, the course is required for further study in Mathematics.
This course is also required for BTech and BEng students.
160.102 Linear Mathematics
How do you deal with practical situations which
are influenced by more than one variable? How do you handle simple
calculations on large data sets? What are vectors and matrices?
Is there always a right answer to a problem? If there are many possible
solutions how do you pick out the 'best' one? Do you want to learn
how to use a computer to take the drudgery out of repetitive calculations?
Linearity is the simplest and most frequently used concept in applications
of mathematics. This paper mixes simple geometry and algebra to
produce new techniques which are used widely in statistics, physics,
chemistry, finance and industry - to name just a few. This course
is for anybody who has achieved at least 14 credits in NCEA Level
3 Mathematics. It is required for further study in mathematics,
along with its companion, Calculus I.
160.103 Methods of Mathematics
This paper is designed to increase the confidence
of students in handling mathematical concepts and skills. The content
includes algebraic skills, functions and graphs, and an introduction
to matrices and calculus. This course is for anybody who has 16
credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics.
160.131 Mathematics for Business
Content for this paper includes algebraic skills,
functions and graphs, an introduction to linear equations and matrices,
including graphical linear programming, and an introduction to Calculus.
Learn to use the power of spreadsheets and/or other mathematical
software for solving business problems. This course is for anybody
who has 16 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics. It is recommended
for students majoring in Economics and Finance and for other Business
students who have not recently attained a reasonable level in NCEA
level 2 mathematics.
119.010 Bridging Mathematics
and Statistics
This paper introduces students to basic mathematical
concepts and statistics. It is part of the Certificate
of University Preparation, a one semester program designed to
prepare students for successful university study.
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at Massey University
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Phone: +64 6 356 9099 ext 3572
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Massey University
Institute of Information and Mathematical Sciences
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Office: Room 3.09, IIMS building
Phone: +64 9 414 0800 ext. 41047
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