Programme Specification

FP3401 - Pure Maths

1. Module Code

FP3401

2. Module Title

Pure Maths

3. Module Level

4. Module Credit

20 CC 10 ECTS

5. Delivery Site(s)

Centre for Foundation Studies

6. Available to / Restrictions

N/A

7. Expected Student Learning Activity

Tutor contact: 60 hours

Self directed study: 140 hours

Seminars, lectures, workshops

Scheduled hours	Placement Hours	Independent Guided study
60	0	140

8. Attendance Guidance

Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes.

9. Module Content

Algebra
Co-ordinating Geometry, including points, lines and areas
Differentiation
Integration
Understanding numerical methods
Matrices
Sequences and series

10. Aims

1. To further develop skill in mathematical application, method and technique.

2. To prepare students with the mathematical skills required for undergraduate degrees in engineering and physical and mathematical sciences.

11. Methods of Learning and Teaching and Formative Assessment

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.

12. Learning Outcomes

LO1 Use mathematical notation, terminology, conventions and units correctly.

LO2 Use and interpret information including graphical and tabular data.

LO3 Select and apply mathematical methods and techniques to solve problems.

LO4 Make logical deductions in the context of problem-solving.

13. Assessment and Reassessment Components and Weighting

13a. Assessment

	Component	Weighting %	Learning outcome(s) assessed	Assessment category
1	Coursework	50%	1 and 4	Coursework
2	Online test (1 hour)	50%	2 and 3	Online MCQ

13b. Reassessment

Reassessment will use the same mode of assessment.

14. Key References

Bird, J. (2014) Basic Engineering Mathematics (6^th ed) Abingdon:Routledge

Croft, A. and Davison, R. (2016) Foundation Maths. (6th ed) Harlow: Pearson

Olive, J. (2003) Maths A student’s survival guide (2^nd ed) Cambridge:Cambridge

Rowland, M. (2017) Bridging GCSE and A Level Maths: Student Handbook.(2^nd ed) London: Collins

Stroud, K. A. and Booth, J. B. (2013) Foundation Mathematics (7^th ed) Palgrave MacMillan

https://www.mathsnetalevel.com/

15. Module Leader

Emma Booth

16. Module Assessment Board

Centre for Foundation Studies

17. Approved by

Validation Panel for the Foundation Certificate in Engineering and Computing

18. Date of Approval

Wed, 04 Nov 2015

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