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Module Title	Management Sciences 1
Module Code	MS001
School	Open Education
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Eamon Costello	Office Number	DG03
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

A module in mathematics and statistics which equips students with the foundation in mathematical sciences required for the study of modules at subsequent levels.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and explain a set of data using numerical measures
2. Solve statistical problems using Excel Spreadsheets
3. Apply the principles of sampling to solve problems
4. Solve problems by applying principles of probability and probability distributions
5. Chose suitable tests to formulate and apply hypotheses for statistical analysis
6. Communicate in writing the solution of numeric problems
7. Calculate relationships between variables to solve problems
8. Demonstrate an ability to understand basic concepts, and solve problems, in algebra and trigonometry.
9. Integrate and differentiate functions

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	16	No Description
Online activity	16	No Description
Independent Study	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Statistical Methods
Introductory Algebra and Excel The Organisation and Presentation of Data Measuring Central Tendency and Dispersion Probability Probability Distributions Elementary Sampling Theory & Methods Statistical Estimation Hypothesis Testing Applications of the Chi-Square Distribution Correlation and linear regression.

Mathematical Methods
Functions Linear Algebra Trigonometry Differential Calculus

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

IS	BSc in Management of Info Tech/Info Syst
IT	BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
ITDIP	Diploma in Information Technology
ITS	Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

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