Module CSM1027 (2016) Mathematics 1A
Module CSM1027 (2016) Mathematics 1A
Module CSM1027 (2016) Mathematics 1A
Mathematics 1A
CREDIT VALUE
15
MODULE CODE
CSM1027
MODULE CONVENER
DURATION: TERM
DURATION: WEEKS
10
79
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 use fundamental Stage 1 (NQF Level 4) mathematical skills in algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics, ensuring that more advanced topics may be studied
with confidence in later modules.
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
2 formulate in mathematical and statistical terms simple problems encountered in geo-scientific and energy related areas;
3 take data from a range of sources and undertake simple modeling tasks with external guidance.
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
4 apply given tools/methods accurately and appropriately to a well-defined problem and begin to appreciate the complexity of mathematical issues in the degree
discipline;
5 present mathematical work, and communicate conclusions to a wide audience in a clear and logical way;
6 demonstrate familiarity with all essential IT systems to support personal study including a spreadsheet package to support the study and communication of
maths.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- fundamental algebra I: including factorisation, binomial expansions, transposition of formulae;
- the exponential constant and natural logarithms;
- laws of indices;
- simple functions, associated graphs, plotting; linear laws;
- equations and their solution; inequalities;
- basic area and trig. the ratios,degrees, circles/ rads.recip.ratios. basic trig identities. sine and cosine rules. solution of practical triangle problems.3-D
trigonometry.
- basic stats. I: frequency distributions, histograms, mean, median, mode and standard deviation;
- basic probability: binomial distribution, poisson distribution, normal distribution, sampling theory, standard error, confidence intervals (intro.) / statistical
hypothesis testing;
- introduction to differentiation; product and quotient rules;
- introduction to integration/ dimensional analysis;
- final topic tutorial and module review;
- IT: intro to student IT systems, intro to Word, Powerpoint and Excel, Excel exercises.
70.00
80.00
Description
Lectures and Tutorials
IT-based practical workshops
Optional Foundation Stream lectures and tutorials
Assessment and Private Study
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment
ILOs Assessed
1-2 hours
2-3 hours each
2-3 hours each
1
1-4
6
Feedback Method
Computer-based
Model answers
Model answers
100
Written Exams
Practical Exams
% of
Credit
ILOs
Assessed
30
40
1-5
Feedback Method
Computer-based
In-script marks, summary comments & tutorial
40
TMA2)
An Excel spreadsheet coursework 30
1-5
discussion
Computer-based
Form of Re-assessment
ILOs Re-assessed
1-5
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals,
only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred
examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
ELE http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Web based and electronic resources:
Croft, A. & Davison, R. Foundation Maths Website
HELM & MathAid(UoP)
External resources:
MathCentre www.mathcentre.ac.uk
Reading list for this module:
Type
Set
Set
Set
Author
Stroud, K.A
Croft, A. & Davison, R.
Rees DG
Title
Edition
Publisher
Engineering Mathematics
Foundation Maths
Foundation of Statistics
7th
5th
Macmillan
Pearson
Chapman and Hall
CREDIT VALUE
15
ECTS VALUE
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES
None
Year
2013
2010
1987
ISBN
9781137031204
9780273729402
9780412285608
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[Library]
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7.5
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
None
No
ORIGIN DATE
Engineering; mathematics.