Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes.
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Matrices
Vectors
Probability
Statistics
To provide a good grounding in mathematical application, method and technique.
To prepare students with the mathematical skill required for undergraduate degrees in Computing.
Lectures accompanied by workshops, group work, in-class tests and problem-solving scenarios. Formative assessment will be ongoing and will comprise activities that enable a student to appraise their own learning and guide them towards the development of self-study.
LO1 Use mathematical notation, terminology, conventions and units correctly.
LO2 Develop fluency in basic arithmetical concepts and applications commonly encountered in Computing.
LO3 Use and interpret information including graphical and tabular information.
LO4 Select and apply appropriate mathematical methods and techniques to solve problems.
Component
Weighting %
Learning outcome(s) assessed
Assessment category
1
Online test (1 hour)
50%
1 and 2
Online MCQ
2
Coursework (1200 words equivalent)
50%
3 and 4
Coursework
Reassessment will use the same mode of assessment.
Croft, A. and Davison, R. (2016) Foundation Maths. (6th ed) Harlow: Pearson
Olive, J. (2003) Maths: A student's survival guide (2nd ed) Cambridge: Cambridge
Ellis, V. and Craddock, G. (2016) Essential Maths Skills for AS/A level Computer Science. Philip Alan for Hodder Education
Makinson, D. (2012) Sets, Logic and Maths for Computing. (2nd ed) London: Springer-Verlag