Unit name | Mathematics for Social Sciences |
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Unit code | AFAC10014 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
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 |
The unit will develop students' understanding of statistical methods and using data to a level equivalent to QCA level 3. The unit will prepare students on foundation and preliminary year programmes for entry or progression into higher level qualifications in the social sciences that require a more advanced understanding of mathematics.
Assessment for Learning/Formative Assessment
Regular problem sheets, with feedback provided during weekly seminars
By the end of the unit students will be able to:
2 x 2hr seminars per week
Assessment of Learning/Summative Assessment
2.5 hour written examination (ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (100%)
Recommended Reading
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Further Reading
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