MAST10014 Foundation Mathematics 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 45%
- About 6 class hours a week
Is MAST10014 hard?
MAST10014: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Foundation maths for the Diploma of Science: algebra, functions, exponentials, logs and trigonometry.
After it you can
- Solve linear and simultaneous equations
- Sketch and transform graphs of functions
- Use maths models for real-world problems
What you need first
admission to B-SCIEXTD or admission to B-ARTSEXT
What it leads to
- CHEM10003 Chemistry 1
- ECON10003 Introductory Macroeconomics
- ECON10004 Introductory Microeconomics
- ENGR10004 Engineering Technology and Society
- ENGR10006 Engineering Modelling and Design
- MAST10005 Calculus 1
- MAST10010 Data Analysis
- MAST10015 Foundation Mathematics 2
- PHYC10003 Physics 1
- PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology
- PHYC10006 Physics 2: Life Sciences & Environment
- PHYC10009 Foundations of Physics
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Tests 25%, Final exam 45%
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Quick answers
- When is MAST10014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MAST10014?
- Needs admission to B-SCIEXTD or admission to B-ARTSEXT.
- Does MAST10014 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 25%, Final exam 45%.
- How many class hours a week does MAST10014 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take MAST10014 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after MAST10014?
- 12 subjects need it first, for example CHEM10003, ECON10003, ECON10004, ENGR10004.
- Can I rate MAST10014?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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