Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS 1
XXAT30305
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 Texts
A Refresher in Basic mathematics, Rowe R., 2001, Thomson Learning, ISBN 0826458297
Module Resources
A scientific calculator.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
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.
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 Indicative Content
- Numeracy - Use of electronic calculator, work with integers, fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios. Powers and roots, scientific notation. Accuracy: significant figures and decimal places, maximum possible error of a calculation. Binary, octal and hexadecimal systems: manual conversion and use of number system facilities on electronic calculators.
- Financial arithmetic - Compound interest, APR and net present value.
- Algebra - Simplification and evaluation of algebraic expressions. Manipulation and solution of equations, solution of quadratic equations including the use of the quadratic formula. Use of algebra to express relationships, proportional variation, independent and dependent variables. Computer software support.
- Co-ordinate Geometry - Use of Cartesian co-ordinates, distance between points, the slope of a line joining two points, dividing a line in a given ratio. The equation of a straight line. Solution of simultaneous equations graphically and algebraically. Graphical solution of polynomial functions.
- Financial arithmetic - Compound interest, APR and net present value.
- Algebra - Simplification and evaluation of algebraic expressions. Manipulation and solution of equations, solution of quadratic equations including the use of the quadratic formula. Use of algebra to express relationships, proportional variation, independent and dependent variables. Computer software support.
- Co-ordinate Geometry - Use of Cartesian co-ordinates, distance between points, the slope of a line joining two points, dividing a line in a given ratio. The equation of a straight line. Solution of simultaneous equations graphically and algebraically. Graphical solution of polynomial functions.