Module: Introductory Maths

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introductory Maths
Module Code	PVS101 (ITS) / MTH1079 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This purpose of the module is to provide participants with a broad introduction to basic mathematical techniques. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills relating to the fundamental usefulness of numbers, equations and functions in inter-disciplinary areas. The course also aims to familiarise students with more advanced mathematical techniques and their use in the solution of applied problems. Students are expected to access all course material online, participate in online discussion groups where they can discuss the course material and set problems relating to the course material, and participate in various learning activities and continuous assessment tasks on a regular basis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Manipulate equations and functions and apply them to problem solving.
2. Solve trignometric problems
3. Apply the binomial theorem to the solution of basic problems.
4. Employ differential and integral calculus to solve applied problems.
5. Use matrix theory to solve linear systems of equations
6. Apply basic probability and statistical theory to the analysis of population and sample data.
7. Communicate mathematical concepts and methodologies to their peers.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative syllabus
Basic mathematical skills. Functions and Graphs. Logarithmic and exponential functions. Trigonometry. Permutations and combinations. Binomial theorem. Matrices. Determinants. Vectors. Differentiation & Integration. Probability and Statistics.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Exam	Online quiz based on multichoice, matching, short answer and numerical calculation problems.	8%	Week 3
Essay	Assignment consisting of mathematical problem solving.	8%	Week 4
Loop Exam	Online quiz based on multichoice, matching, short answer and numerical calculation problems.	9%	Week 6
Essay	Assignment consisting of mathematical problem solving	9%	Week 6
Performance evaluation	on-line discussion forum	16%	Every Week
In Class Test	Final test based on all course material.	50%	Week 8

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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