Module catalogue: MA4005

MA4005 - Logic and Mathematical Techniques (2023/24)

Module specification

Module approved to run in 2023/24

Module title

Logic and Mathematical Techniques

Module level

Certificate (04)

Credit rating for module

School

School of Computing and Digital Media

Total study hours

300

90 hours	Scheduled learning & teaching activities
210 hours	Guided independent study

Assessment components

Type	Weighting	Description
In-Course Test	25%	Test 1 (1 hour, unseen)
In-Course Test	25%	Test 2 (1 hour, unseen)
In-Course Test	25%	Test 3 (1 hour, unseen)
In-Course Test	25%	Test 4 (1 hour, unseen)

Running in 2023/24

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)

Period	Campus	Day	Time	Module Leader
Year	North	Thursday	Morning

Module summary

This module develops a range of mathematical techniques including set theory, logic, relations and functions, algebra, differentiation and integration. The techniques provide the foundation for further study of Mathematics, Computer Science and Computer Games Programming and Computer Systems Engineering.

Prior learning requirements

None.
Available for Study Abroad? NO

Syllabus

• Set Theory: Definitions, Representation, Operations, Laws, Simplification, Cartesian Product and Power Set. (LO1)

• Propositional Logic: representation of simple verbal arguments; truth-tables; logical equivalence, validity and consequence, logic circuits. Predicate logic. (LO2)

• Relations & Functions: Relations: representations of relations (matrix and digraph); equivalence relations; partitions; partial orderings. Functions: ways of defining functions; composition; inverse functions. (LO3)

• Algebra: Basic numbers, indices, brackets; Manipulation of algebraic expressions; Linear and quadratic equations.

• Functions. Graphs; Exponential function and natural logarithm; Trigonometric functions. Differentiation of basic Polynomial, exponential, Logarithms and Trigonometrical functions; Stationary points. Indefinite and definite integrals; Area under a curve. Application to kinematics. (LO4)

• Matrices Representation of the co-ordinate plane. Use of matrices to represent the vertices of a plane figure. Simple transformations. Vector Algebra. Matrix Algebra. Application to computer graphics. (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 online 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.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this module students should be able to:

LO1 Understand the meaning of mathematical definition of relations and to determine which relations are equivalence relations.

LO2 Understand the meaning of mathematical definitions of sets/propositions and perform set/logic operations.

LO3 Demonstrate skill in formulating, manipulating and solving algebraic equations.

LO4 Use functions appropriately and identify their graphical equivalents.

LO5 Demonstrate skill in, and application of, the techniques of vector algebra, Differentiation and integration.

Assessment strategy

This module is assessed through four tests (LO1-LO5).

These tests will provide students with an opportunity to monitor their progress and adapt their study plan.

In the Test 1 and 2, the students are assessed on learning outcomes LO1- LO3 and LO4.

In the Test 3 and 4, the focus will on learning outcomes LO3 - LO5.

The volume, timing and nature of assessment enable students to demonstrate the extent to which they have achieved the intended learning outcomes.

Bibliography

Core Text:

· Discrete Mathematics for Computing, Rod Haggarty (2002), Addison Wesley.

· Mathematics for engineers (4 ed), Anthony Croft, Robert Davison (2015), Pearson Prentice Hall, http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1792386~S1

Other Texts:

· Logic and design: in art, science & mathematics, Krome Barratt (1989), Herbert Press

· Logic: a very short introduction, Graham Priest (2000), Oxford University Press

Journals:

· Mathematical problems in engineering

http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1932071~S1

· Journal of applied mathematics

http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/record=b1931257~S1

Websites:

· University Library website

https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/

· Subject guides and research support

http://https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/subject

Electronic Databases:

· IEEE Xplore / IET Digital Library (IEL)

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp

· Wiley Online Library

https://0-www-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/

Social Media Sources

· YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/

module specification