Module Descriptors
SUCCESSFUL STUDY AND ELEMENTARY QUANTITATIVE METHODS (D/L)
COIS40943
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Lesley Drumm
Email: L.E.Drumm@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 294
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module explicitly focuses on significant elements required for the achievement of the STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES.
Note taking, revision and exam technique. Time management and organisation. Teamwork skills. Research and reading skills, finding appropriate sources, referencing using a bibliographical database. Presentation, report writing, debating skills. Ethics.
Setting personal goals and reflection skills.
Directed numbers, fractions, percentages, powers, decimals, approximation, rates and averages, basic algebra including expanding brackets, factorisation and unit conversion, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving algebraic equations, transposing formulae, linear graphs and equations, quadratic graphs and equations, simultaneous equations.
Note taking, revision and exam technique. Time management and organisation. Teamwork skills. Research and reading skills, finding appropriate sources, referencing using a bibliographical database. Presentation, report writing, debating skills. Ethics.
Setting personal goals and reflection skills.
Directed numbers, fractions, percentages, powers, decimals, approximation, rates and averages, basic algebra including expanding brackets, factorisation and unit conversion, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving algebraic equations, transposing formulae, linear graphs and equations, quadratic graphs and equations, simultaneous equations.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio of work which demonstrates development of professional development skills
50% - 3,000 words - Learning Outcome 1 and 2
A CLASS TEST length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%
A series of short class tests - Learning outcomes 3 and 4 Final assessment
50% - 3,000 words - Learning Outcome 1 and 2
A CLASS TEST length 2 HOURS weighted at 50%
A series of short class tests - Learning outcomes 3 and 4 Final assessment
Module Resources
Software for referencing (eg Mendeley, Zotero, Refworks), mind mapping (Mind Genius)
Pre-prepared self study materials.
Computer based resources such as the LTSN Mathcentre DVD and web site.
Pre-prepared self study materials.
Computer based resources such as the LTSN Mathcentre DVD and web site.
Module Learning Strategies
Material will be presented electronically each week via Blackboard. Formative and summative assessments will be used throughout the module to assess learning and feedback will be given when appropriate. Skype will be used when necessary to communicate with students.
As stated above regular tests will assess the level of understanding attained.
Email backup support will also be available.
As stated above regular tests will assess the level of understanding attained.
Email backup support will also be available.
Module Texts
The Study Skills Handbook (3rd Edition). Cottrell, S. (2008). Palgrave ISBN 9780230573055
New version due in 2013
http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/index.asp
Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability. Cottrell, S. (2011). Palgrave ISBN 9780230250185
For background reading:
Teach Yourself Algebra, Teach Yourself. Abbott P & Hugh N., 2003, ISBN: 0340867434
Foundation Maths, Croft A & Davison R, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN: 031979213
Improve Your Maths, Bancroft G & Fletcher M, Addison-Wesley, 1998, ISBN: 0201331306
New version due in 2013
http://www.palgrave.com/skills4study/index.asp
Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability. Cottrell, S. (2011). Palgrave ISBN 9780230250185
For background reading:
Teach Yourself Algebra, Teach Yourself. Abbott P & Hugh N., 2003, ISBN: 0340867434
Foundation Maths, Croft A & Davison R, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN: 031979213
Improve Your Maths, Bancroft G & Fletcher M, Addison-Wesley, 1998, ISBN: 0201331306