Unit name | Introductory Foundations of Mathematics |
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Unit code | AFAC10015 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. John McTague |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Students should hold appropriate qualifications in Mathematics at equivalent of QCA level 2, or demonstrate equivalent ability by taking a diagnostic test during the admissions process for the Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Arts Faculty Office |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides a first course in calculus to a level equivalent to QCA level 3. It will prepare students on the Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences for progression into degrees in the Schools of Economics and Finance and Accounting. It is suitable for students who have not taken any mathematics qualifications beyond the equivalent of QCA level 2.
Assessment for learning/Formative Assessment
Weekly problem sheets with feedback provided in tutorials [ILOs 1-5]
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
2 x 2 hr seminars per week
Assessment of learning/Summative Learning
2.5 hour written exam [ILOs 1-5] (100%)
Many textbooks cover the material taught in this unit, for example:
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