Module Details

Module Code: MATH S7Z01
Full Title: Mathematics 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Arjan van Rossum
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this course is to familiarise the student with this basic concepts, techniques and operations of mathematics of particular relevance to a Science programme.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Use numerical, algebraic and graphing skills in a Science environment;
MLO2 Deal competently with experimental data and the mathematics encountered in other Science areas.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Numbers
Dealing with numbers in an experimental environment, discrete and continuous data experimental error, round off error. Scientific notation, calculation and use of calculator.
Measurements
Units of measurement and conversions. Areas and volumes of 2-D and 3-D shapes, cross sectional areas.
Algebra
Solution of linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations. Indices. Logs, laws of logs and pH, Henderson-Hasselbalch application. Transposition of formulae.
Functions and their graphs
Graphing linear, quadratic, cubic, log and exponential functions. Using graphs to solve equations, the idea of increasing and decreasing functions.
Experimental Laws
Plotting experimental data. Linear regression and correlation.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
1. Completion of tutorial quiz sheets based on the course content; 2. Two one-hour mid-semester examinations.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird. (2012), Engineering Mathematics, 6th. Routledge.
  • Croft, A. & Davison, R. (2010), Foundation Mathematics, 5th. Pearson (Prentice Hall),.
  • Davies, H.G. & Hicks, G.A.. (1998), Mathematics for Scientific and Technical Students, Longman. & Technical student.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources