University Preparatory Programme - Foundation Mathematics

Duration 48 Hours

Frequency 3 times a week

Certificate TP Certificate

Course Overview

Many polytechnic diploma holders who pursue university degrees in Engineering or Science often find university Mathematics challenging. The University Preparatory Programme (UPP) in Mathematics was designed to ease these students into university Mathematics. However, if you have little or no background in Calculus, or wish to have a refresher course, this Foundation Mathematics course will strengthen your foundation for the UPP in Mathematics. This course will focus on the following Mathematics topics: Algebra, Functions, Matrices, Trigonometry, Differentiation and Integration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course should have passed GCE O-Level Mathematics (Syllabus 4016).

What You'll Learn

Algebraic Techniques in Solving Polynomial, Exponential, and Logarithmic Equations
Introduction to Functions and Graphs
Introduction to Matrices
Introduction to Trigonometric Functions and Equations
Calculus of Single-variable Functions

On completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Solve polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations;
Identify the domain, range, and graph of elementary functions;
Calculate the composition and inverse of functions;
Calculate the addition, multiplication, and inverse of matrices;
Identify trigonometric functions and graphs;
Solve trigonometric equations;
Calculate derivatives of a function;
Calculate integrals.

Certification

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance and passed the assessment will be awarded a Certificate in Foundation Mathematics.

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance but did not pass the assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info	Application Closing Date	Course Duration
11 September to 12 October 2023	Sunday, 6 August 2023 Due to overwhelming demand, late applications will not be considered.	48 Hours 7pm to 10pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with additional lesson on Friday, 15 September 2023 Classroom-based learning at Temasek Polytechnic	Application for TP Full Time Student Application for TP Alumni and Public

Intake Info

Application Closing Date

Course Duration

11 September to 12 October 2023

Sunday, 6 August 2023

Due to overwhelming demand, late applications will not be considered.

48 Hours

7pm to 10pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with additional lesson on Friday, 15 September 2023

Classroom-based learning at Temasek Polytechnic

Application for TP Full Time Student Application for TP Alumni and Public

Testimonials/Reviews

Find out what our graduates have to say about this course.

"UPP Mathematics has helped me hone my quantitative skills in many ways, challenging me in topics such as integrals and limits. During my admission interview in NUS, an officer daunted me when she said that University Mathematics is tough for a polytechnic graduate but once she saw the UPP Certification, she assured me that I’ll be fine. I would definitely recommend this program to students who would want to pursue engineering or mathematics related studies in the university."

REBECCA TAN,

Graduate of Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic

Industrial & Systems Engineering, National University of Singapore

"I had a wonderful experience in the UPP Mathematics programme. I was able to garner vast knowledge that is relevant to my course in the university. Furthermore, I had the opportunity to meet helpful lecturers and coursemates. I believe the programme has equipped me with the mathematical foundation to help me progress through my journey in university."

KOH HUI MIN,

Graduate of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

"I feel fortunate to have enrolled in the UPP Mathematics programme. The programme has given me the opportunity to build up my mathematics foundation prior to starting my degree course. When I started university, I was able to manage the mathematics related modules. I’m glad that this programme exists so that students are able to better prepare themselves for university studies."

KOH SHI HUI,

Graduate of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Course Fees

Fees Type	Course Fees per Module (w GST)
Singapore Citizens
For Public	S$422.10
For TP Alumni (after 10% discount)	S$379.89
For current full-time TP student* (co-fund by TP, only for the first attempt)	S$139.10
Non-Singapore Citizens
For Public	S$426.05
For TP Alumni (after 10% discount)	S$383.44
For current full-time TP student* (co-fund by TP, only for the first attempt)	S$140.40

* Current full-time TP student refers to pre-employment training (PET) student of Temasek Polytechnic (TP)

Lecturer/Trainer Profile

Goh Toh Hong

B.Sc. (UOL)

Toh Hung taught all the 3 modules of full time Mathematics modules in Temasek Polytechnic, He held managerial positions in a large MNC as well as in a local SME, running high volume production line/engineering, including assigned outstation stints for a couple of years. Toh Hung has great passion and interest in education. Prior to joining Temasek Polytechnic, he accumulated vast experience in the education environment having taught for a number of years at private educational organisations Temasek Polytechnic in 2010.

Joey Neo

B.BA. (National University of Singapore)

Joey has been involved in mathematics education since 2011. She is well versed in the O and A levels national mathematics subjects. Besides teaching, she is also experienced in financial advisory. Presently, Joey is dedicating her teaching passion to lecture Mathematics and Logical Thinking at the Centre for Foundation Studies, Temasek Polytechnic, since 2018.

Lok Swee Wah

B.Sc. Hons. (University Of Wales, UK) M.Sc. (University Of Birmingham, UK)

Swee Wah has more than 25 years of teaching experience. He has taught various subjects at the Singapore Polytechnic for 9 years prior to joining Temasek Polytechnic. Apart from teaching at the Polytechnic, he has conducted numerous workshops for Primary, Secondary Schools, and Junior Colleges. He has also acted as a consultant for Yakult (S) Pte Ltd from 1986 to 1993. Swee Wah has been teaching Engineering Mathematics at the School of Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic, since 2000.

Course Contact

tsa_shortcourse@tp.edu.sg
67881212
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
Website: https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

Temasek Polytechnic

East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4

21 Tampines Avenue 1,

Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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