MA3101 - Mathematics (2021/22)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2021/22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Mathematics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Foundation (03) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | School of Computing and Digital Media | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2021/22(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module introduces students to a range of mathematical techniques involving algebraic properties and graphs of the algebraic, logarithm, exponential and trigonometric functions. Furthermore the module introduces mathematical techniques of differentiation and integration of simple functions.
Syllabus
Learning Reflection Summative Report of all formative feedbacks received. LO1
Algebra Graphs Linear equations, Simultaneous equations, Quadratic equations LO2
Functions Introduction, Definition,
The algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
functions and composite functions. LO3
Calculus Basic Differentiation and Integration LO4, LO5
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
This module will be delivered through a mixture of lectures and tutorials. The lectures will develop theory, explain the methods and techniques and demonstrate them by going through examples. The tutorials will provide students with the opportunity of reviewing their lecture notes and working through the problems designed for their practice, which will underpin the skills and techniques demonstrated in the lectures. Students will be encouraged to construct valid and precise mathematical arguments and will be expected to produce solutions using appropriate notational and stylistic conventions. Self-study exercises will enable students to monitor their own progress.
A set of lecture notes will be provided to students and answers for exercise questions will be put on the VLE.
Blended learning is incorporated by using on line resources as a medium for communication (both peer and tutor-led) and will also provide additional materials to stimulate the student interest and broaden their horizons.
The completion of a summative assignment in week 7 of the module, builds on the formative reflection carried out earlier in the module and thus supports the students with successful academic outcomes.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
LO1 Reflecting on the formative feedbacks received on all level 3 modules.
LO2 Demonstrate skills in arithmetic & basic algebra.
LO3 Establish skills in mathematical functions.
LO4 Show skills in Differentiating basic functions.
LO5 Show skills in Integrating basic functions.
Assessment strategy
This module is assessed through 4 tests and one coursework covering five learning outcome.
(Coursework LO1,Test 1 LO2, Test 2 LO2 and LO3, Test 3 LO3 and LO4, Test 4 LO4 and LO5.
The tests will provide students with an opportunity to monitor their progress and adapt their study plan.
In Week 5 of the academic year, Students will be given a summative assignment asking them
to produce a reflective report on their learning.
Students will submit the summative assignment in week 7 and will receive feedback on the summative assignment in the following week.
Bibliography
Core Text: Croft, A. Davison, R. (2010) Foundation Maths, MyMathLab Global. 5 edition, Pearson (Prentice Hall)