Module manager: Dr Daniel Hill
Email: D.J.Hill@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Not normally available to students with A Level Maths Grade C or above
SOEE1480 Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Scientists
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module provides the fundamentals of mathematics required by a numerate scientific degree programme. It includes similar material to A-level mathematics, but in a very condensed and selective format, only covering the most relevant material.
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 mathematical problems;
- develop quantitative ability which will underpin future scientific endeavours;
- develop time management in performing tutorial sheets and assessed coursework.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understanding of equations, their use and manipulation
2. Form mathematical problems from descriptive text
3. Solving numerical formulae
4. Basic understanding of algebra
5. Understand the basics of calculus
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SLO1. Problem solving and analytical skills
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| seminars | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Private study hours | 73 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
The student’s progress is monitored by weekly tutorial sheets undertaken in tutorial classes led by the module lecturer and a post-graduate tutor. Feedback also comes from one piece of assessed coursework and formative exercises on Minerva.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 15 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15 | |
Resit is 100% exam. All LOs are covered by resit.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 85 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85 | |
Resit is 100% exam. All LOs are covered by resit.
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 9/26/2024
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