Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS 2
MATH30144
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
- Set theory - Use of the universal set, the empty set, set membership, union, intersection and complement of sets. Solution to problems using Venn diagrams. Number set members restricted to integers, rationals and reals.
- Functions - Concept of a function, domain and range. Many-to-one and one-to-one functions, composite and inverse functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Probability - Concept of probability, sample spaces, addition law for mutually exclusive events, multiplication law for independent events. Tree diagrams.
- Descriptive Statistics - Graphical presentation of data: pie charts, histograms and cumulative frequency diagrams. Measures of central tendency: mean, mode and median for individual and grouped data. Measures of dispersion: range, variance and standard deviation. Use of statistical facilities on electronic calculators and spreadsheets.
- Functions - Concept of a function, domain and range. Many-to-one and one-to-one functions, composite and inverse functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Probability - Concept of probability, sample spaces, addition law for mutually exclusive events, multiplication law for independent events. Tree diagrams.
- Descriptive Statistics - Graphical presentation of data: pie charts, histograms and cumulative frequency diagrams. Measures of central tendency: mean, mode and median for individual and grouped data. Measures of dispersion: range, variance and standard deviation. Use of statistical facilities on electronic calculators and spreadsheets.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00557-0 Introductory Mathematics I or equivalent.
Module Resources
A scientific calculator and a spreadsheet (e.g. Excel)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two summative assessments.
Assessment 1 will be an in-class test weighted 50%
Assessment 2 will be an in-class test weighted 50%
Both assessments cover all learning outcomes.
Assessment 1 will be an in-class test weighted 50%
Assessment 2 will be an in-class test weighted 50%
Both assessments cover all learning outcomes.
Module Texts
A Refresher in Basic Mathematics, Rowe R., 2001, Thomson Learning, ISBN No: 0826458297
Module Learning Strategies
A variety of learning strategies will be employed, including lectures (1-n) 1.5, tutorial sessions (1-20) 1.5.
Textbooks and flexible learning materials will be available for all students together with the possible use of reference books. The core material will be delivered in the contact time with the opportunity to gain confidence and competence through practice on carefully graded exercises. Students will also be expected to attempt further exercises in their own time.
Textbooks and flexible learning materials will be available for all students together with the possible use of reference books. The core material will be delivered in the contact time with the opportunity to gain confidence and competence through practice on carefully graded exercises. Students will also be expected to attempt further exercises in their own time.