Study information

Mathematics 1B - 2021 entry

MODULE TITLEMathematics 1B CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODECSM1033 MODULE CONVENERDr Mark Callaway (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 0 11 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 80
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Mathematics is at the heart of all science and engineering subjects. Provided the student has at least a good grade at GCSE mathematics and they have taken the CSM1027 module or equivalent in term one, this module takes students of all levels of experience or confidence in mathematics and brings them up to a level required to use mathematics as a tool in their other chosen pathways and modules. As well as providing a clear reinforcement of those areas of mathematics that will be required, the module has in place a number of levels of support for students who feel they need to address perceived weakness in the subject.
The module is suitable for non-specialist students. The module is recommended for interdisciplinary pathways. Prerequisite module: CSM1027 or equivalent.
AIMS - intentions of the module

The module aims to extend the work encountered in CSM1027 and covers a range of engineering mathematics topics. The module includes an introduction to the software package MATLAB. 

 

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 level 1 mathematical skills in matrices, complex numbers, vectors, calculus and statistics, numerical and iteration techniques, ensuring that more advanced topics may be studied with confidence in later modules.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. formulate in mathematical and statistical terms simple  problems  encountered in geo-scientific and energy related areas
  2. take data from a range of sources and undertake simple modeling tasks with external guidance.

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

  1. apply given tools/methods accurately and appropriately to a well defined problem and further appreciate the complexity of mathematical issues in the degree discipline;
  2. present mathematical work, and communicate conclusions to a wide audience in a clear and logical way;
  3. demonstrate familiarity with the software package MathCad to support the study and communication of mathematics.

 

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
- elementary theory of matrices; elementary theory of determinants; solution of equations;
- elementary vector theory and applications;
- complex numbers;
- further differentiation; applications;
- numerical integration; e.g. Simpson’s rule;
- integration (i) by substitution; (ii) by partial fractions; (iii) by parts / engineering applications;
- statistics and probability;
- linear correlation and regression;
- iteration techniques; Newton-Raphson;
- module review;
- MATLAB: graphs - drawing, finding gradients and areas under curves, variables and functions, linking together, defining variable ranges, entering formulae, changing the subject of a formula, introduction to assignment problem.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 54 Guided Independent Study 96 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 44 Lectures, tutorials and IT workshops
Scheduled learning and teachiung activities 10

ELE-based online quizzes (formative and summative)
Guided independent study 96 Lecture and assessment preparation; private study; wider reading

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Weekly tutorial worksheets 2-3 hours each 1,4 Weekly model answers
4 IT workshops  2-3 hours each 6 Model Answers

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 40 Written Exams 60 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
4 ELE Quizzes 4 x 10% 1-2 hours each 1-4 ELE based quiz feedback and oral feedback during tutorials
Written exam  60% 2 hours 1-4 Annotated scripts

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-reassessment
1 coursework 40% E-Quiz All August Ref/Def period
Exam 60% Written exam (2 hours) ALl August Ref/Def period
       

 

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/    

HELM & MathAid (UoP)                                            

Croft, A. & Davison, R. Foundation Maths 

 

Web based and electronic resources:

MathCentre:  www.mathcentre.ac.uk                                      

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Stroud, K.A Engineering Mathematics 7th Palgrave Macmillan 2013 978-1-137-03120-4
Set Croft, A. & Davison, R. Foundation Maths 5th Pearson 2010 9780273729402
Set Rees, D.G Foundation of Statistics Chapman and Hall 1987 9780412285608
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES CSM1027
CO-REQUISITE MODULES
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 6th July 2017 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 2nd October 2020
KEY WORDS SEARCH Engineering; mathematics.

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