Module overview
This module is designed to provide students with the mathematics knowledge and skills required for a successful transition to degree-level study in disciplines related to the chemical and biological sciences. The material covered is at a level corresponding to pre-university qualifications such as AS level in the UK.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Recall, select and use knowledge of mathematical techniques appropriate to the study of the sciences;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical processes.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Manage your own learning;
- Apply mathematical methods to solve simple problems.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Interpret data and a variety of graphs and communicate information mathematically.
- Apply mathematical processes, skills and knowledge to some real scientific situations and to solve simple problems;
Syllabus
Topics include: Revision of numerical and algebraic skills, Equations and Polynomials, Indices and Logarithms, Graphs, Linear laws, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Understand integration as the reverse of differentiation, Statistics, Matrices,
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
- lectures, to include worked examples and question/answer sessions;
- activities guided through work packs;
- discussion and workshops.
Learning activities include:
- Lectures and group taught sessions;
- individual work on examples, supported by tutor input, discussion and workshop sessions;
- work pack activities and additional worksheets;
- open book assessments to support learning in this module;
- private study and use of recommended text books;
- resources hosted on the Virtual Learning Environment.
Study Time allocation:
- Contact Hours: 60
- Private Study hours: 90
- Total study time: 150 hours
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 68 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 48 |
| Wider reading or practice | 9 |
| Follow-up work | 7 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 9 |
| Revision | 9 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Foundation Maths. Core Texts: Foundation Maths by Anthony Croft and Robert Davison (6th edition) ISBN 1292095172 Background Texts: Any GCSE text book offering Higher level work will be beneficial for some of the more basic aspects of the course. Selected chapters from any AS level standard text book will provide useful practice and revision. Mathematics Web sites – recommended resources listed on the VLE
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assessment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External