Unit name | Introductory Foundations of Mathematics |
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Unit code | MATH00002 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Jayne Stansfield |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent Students should have the appropriate qualifications in Mathematics at the equivalent of QCA level 2 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides a first course in calculus to a level equivalent to QCA level 3. It will prepare students on foundation and preliminary year programmes for entry or progression into higher level qualifications in the physical, life and biomedical sciences or quantitative social sciences. It is suitable for students who have not taken any mathematics qualifications beyond the equivalent of QCA level 2.
Subject-specific Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit students should be able to:
The unit will be taught through a combination of
Assessment for learning/Formative Assessment Weekly problem sheets with feedback provided in tutorials
Assessment of learning/Summative Learning Students will assessed by one written exam at the end of the unit (100%).
Recommended Reading
Many textbooks cover the material taught in this unit, for example:
Further Reading
You may also find the following books helpful: