Frequently Asked Questions

• Frequently asked questions about mathematics courses at UQ.

General Resources

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Final Exam

• A copy of the 2003 exam is available here.
• A copy of the solutions to the 2007 exam are available here (the exam is available on the UQ library web-page).
• A copy of the practice questions is available here, and answers (NOT complete solutions) are available here.
• A copy of the additional practice questions is available here, and answers (NOT complete solutions) are available here.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The actual exam could also cover material not addressed in the practice materials. Some of the material addressed in the practice exams may not be relevant for this year's exam.

Mid-semester Exam

• A copy of the 2013 mid-semester exam with solutions is available here.

• A copy of the 2010 mid-semester exam with solutions is available here.
• A copy of the 2012 mid-semester exam with solutions is available here.
• A copy of the practice mid-semester questions is available here, and the answers are here.
• More practice mid-semester questions posted here. CORRECTION: The sequnce in problem 4(c) is *decreasing*.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The actual exam could also cover material not addressed in the practice materials. Some of the material addressed in the practice exams may not be relevant for this year's exam.

Assignment Resources

• What should your assignments look like? Solutions will be marked for accuracy, appropriateness of mathematical techniques and clarity of presentation.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of using other author's ideas and words or solutions without acknowledgement. It is a form of cheating and is considered as misconduct under official university policy. For more details, please see the official university policies on plagiarism, as well as the MyAdvisor information.
• Disagreements: If you disagree with your assignment marks, ask your tutor for clarification, and then the course coordinator if you aren't happy with the response.  If this does not resolve the problem to your satisfaction, please refer to the official UQ policy on assessment.

Examinations

• Examinations policies are given in detail in the official UQ policy on assessment: See also the MyAdvisor information.

• You should consult your lecturer as soon as possible after the examination. You should bring supporting material (medical certificate or a letter from Student Support Services).

• It is crucial that you contact the Examinations Section (St Lucia - 3365 2488, Gatton - 5460 1126), or the Student Centre on Ipswich Campus (3381 1011), or report to the Student Centre on your campus as soon as possible. Under certain circumstances you may be allowed to take your examination later on the same day; however, you may be required to apply for a special examination. The MyAdvisor website lists the application process.
• From Section 5.3.4 of the University's examination policy: Students arriving for an examination more than 30 minutes after the start of working time (as specified in the General Award Rules (Part 1A - `Assessment) will not be permitted to sit the examination. If the reason for the late arrival may meet the eligibility criteria for a deferred examination, the student may apply accordingly."

• If you disagree with your examination marks or final grade, please see the summary on MyAdvisor.