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Assessment Pattern
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Unit(s) of Assessment
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Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
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Exam:
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60%
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Coursework (individual)
Two pieces of coursework will be set during the semester
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40%
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass this module
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| Module Overview |
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Module Overview
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This module presents basic mathematical methods needed for the computing courses, to students who may not in many cases have progressed beyond GCSE mathematics.
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
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Pre-requisite/Co-requisites - SUBJECT TO CHANGE 2010
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Prior to the module students must have worked through an Algebra workbook which was be distributed to them in the Summer 09.
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| Module Aims |
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Module Aims
To present the basic mathematical tools and methods necessary to underpin the Computing course material.
To cover the mathematics required for the level 2 module “Operations Research”.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Learning Outcomes
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Having successfully completed the module, students will be able to
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
· basic algebra, function theory, trigonometry, linear algebra,series and differential calculus
· application of these methods to mathematical economics and financial mathematics
· the use of mathematical software (Maple)
- critically analyse and solve simple mathematical problems and perform calculations
show logical thinking in problem solving
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manage to work effectively with self study material.
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| Module Content |
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Module Content
- Basic Algebra
- Introduction to the theory of functions
- Graphs
- Simple Transformations
- Equation of the straight line
- Parabola, Circle
- Exponential and Logarithms
- Trigonometry
- Equations and inequalities
- Linear Algebra and its applications
- Differential Calculus and its applications
- Introduction to mathematical economics
- Introduction to financial mathematics
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Methods of Teaching/Learning
- 29 lectures over 12 weeks
- 4 Maple Labs (weeks 3,5,7,9)
- 3 class tests and 1 diagnostic test
- 11 tutorials of which weeks 2,4,6,8,10 with lecturer and weeks 3,5,7,9,11 with postgraduate (“maths surgeries”)
- 4 HELM booklets for self learning and to reinforce lecture material
- 10 exercise sheets.
- Solutions to coursework will be provided
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Selected Texts/Journals
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he are no set books for this module, since sufficient information is contained in the material that will be distributed, however the following are useful background material
- Mathematics for Economics and Business Rebecca Taylor and SImon Hawkins (McGraw Hill)
· Mathematics in Engineering and Science L.R.Mustoe and M.D.J.Barry (John Wiley).
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| Last Updated |
AUG 2010 jg |
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