Module manager: Dr Daniel Hill
Email: D.J.Hill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Not normally available to students with AS Level Maths Grade C or above
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- develop an understanding of elementary mathematical theory;
- have experience in obtaining basic mathematical solutions, including unfamiliar problems;
- develop processing and interpretation of visual and written information;
- assimilate material from lectures and implement in assessed coursework;
- develop quantitative ability which will underpin future scientific endeavours;
- develop time management in performing assessed coursework.
The following topics are covered:
- algebra
- equations and formulae
- logarithms and exponentials
- trigonometry
- straight-line analysis
- sequences and series.
- solving coupled algebraic equations
- vectors
- differentiation
- introduction to integration.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Tutorial | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Private study hours | 73 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
73 hours - reading course material, practising problems, solving assignments and preparing for the final exam. One-to-one help is available at regular drop-in sessions.
The student’s progress is monitored by weekly exercise sets by providing assessed coursework every two weeks, plus regular formative assessment exercises on the VLE.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Problem worksheets | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/2/2018
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