Number bases, measurement units & error in calculations Online Short course

COURSE OBJECTIVE

People completing this course are able to:

• Convert numbers between the decimal number system and binary number system
• Work with numbers in different ways to express size/magnitude.
• Demonstrate the effect of error in calculations
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Convert numbers between the decimal number system and the binary number system.
• Perform addition and subtraction of positive whole numbers in binary up to 100002 (16 in decimal).
• Demonstrate understanding of the mathematical relationships and principles involved in the computations.
• Conversion between binary and decimal numbers is done correctly.
• Basic addition and subtraction calculations in the binary number system are done correctly.
• Using positive whole numbers up to the 16 in decimal.
• Practical applications of the decimal and binary system are explained correctly.
• Work with numbers in different ways to express size and magnitude.
• Use scientific notation for small and large numbers.
• The prefixes indicating magnitude in measurements are correctly related to the decimal system.
• From Giga to Pica (1012 to 10 -12)
• Conversions between related units in different measurement systems are correctly applied in real-life contexts.
• SI to Imperial; Degrees F to degrees C.
• Demonstrate the effect of error in calculations.
• Work with rational and irrational numbers.
• Explore repeating decimals and convert them to common fraction form
• Use scientific notation for small and large numbers.
• Symbols for irrational numbers such as 7c and 42 are left in formulae or steps to calculations except where approximations are required.
• Descriptions are provided of the effect of rounding prematurely in calculations.
• The desired degree of accuracy is determined in relation to the practical context.
• The final value of a calculation is expressed in terms of the required unit.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 4 weeks to complete on a part time basis.

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. You may begin and register any time. A Subject Matter Expert and will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language