2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE1050 Foundation Mathematics
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Professor M Wang
Email: m.wang@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in mathematicsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students without A level mathematics (or equivalent) should have a key set of skills to enable their learning in future teaching of additional mathematics or in modules with significant mathematical skills requirements.Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students should:
- Have the ability to manipulate basic mathematical expressions.
- Have a knowledge of basic mathematics, consistent with A-level standard, enabling them to pursue their studies in an engineering discipline at degree level.
- Have developed basic problem solving skills.
Syllabus
Basic algebra: algebraic fractions, rearranging expressions; straight lines, quadratic equations, trigonometry: trigonometric ratios, sine and cosine rules, the circular functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, differential calculus: first principles, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, the second derivative, stationary points; an introduction to definite and indefinite integration.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 12.00 | ||
Private study hours | 58.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Review of lectures (28 hours)Problem/example sheets (22 hours)
Using web resources such as www.bbc.co.uk/asguru to practice techniques and solve problems (12 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Two mock open-book exams (40 minutes each) regularly spaced through the semester, preceding the main exam. Class examples and problems sessions. Access to lecturer throughout the semester (via appointment) in either small groups or individually.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Test | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen exam | 2 hr | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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