Module Details
Module Code: |
MATH S7Z01 |
Full Title:
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Mathematics 1
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
Language of Instruction: | |
Module Owner:: |
Arjan van Rossum
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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.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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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.
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Measurements
Units of measurement and conversions.
Areas and volumes of 2-D and 3-D shapes, cross sectional areas.
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Algebra
Solution of linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations.
Indices.
Logs, laws of logs and pH, Henderson-Hasselbalch application.
Transposition of formulae.
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Functions and their graphs
Graphing linear, quadratic, cubic, log and exponential functions.
Using graphs to solve equations, the idea of increasing and decreasing functions.
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Experimental Laws
Plotting experimental data.
Linear regression and correlation.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 40.00% |
Final Examination | 60.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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John Bird. (2012), Engineering Mathematics, 6th. Routledge.
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Croft, A. & Davison, R. (2010), Foundation Mathematics, 5th. Pearson (Prentice Hall),.
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Davies, H.G. & Hicks, G.A.. (1998), Mathematics for Scientific and Technical Students, Longman. & Technical student.
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Other Resources |
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Website, www.khanacademy.com.
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Website, http://mathworld.wolfram.com/.
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Website, www.science.org.au.
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Link, Library Catalogue,
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Link, Library Catalogue,
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Link, Library Catalogue,
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