2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH0380 Foundation Applied Mathematics for Business
10 creditsClass Size: 90
Module manager: Dr Stephen Griffiths
Email: S.D.Griffiths@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisite qualifications
MATH0111 or equivalent. This module is not available to students who have a Maths A-level (or equivalent)This module is mutually exclusive with
| LUBS1240 | Maths&Stats For Bus&Ec 1 |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
A basic course for students who have not done A-level Mathematics. The module covers some basic mathematical techniques which have applications in Business and in Economics. It has been designed for Foundation year students intending to proceed to degree programmes in the Business School.Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:- solve systems of linear equations in 2 or more unknowns
- solve problems involving compound interest and geometric series
- solve simple difference equations
- carry out basic algebraic operations on matrices
- evaluate determinants of 2 x 2 and 3 x 3 matrices
- apply any of the above techniques to problems in business and economics.
Syllabus
- Graphs of linear equations, elimination methods, supply and demand analysis
- Percentages, compound interest, discounting, geometric series, calculating the APR
- Linear difference equations, simple economic models
- Addition, subtraction and multiplication of matrices
- The inverse of a matrix
- Evaluation of determinants
- Eigenvalues of a matrix
- Linear programming
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Example Class | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Studying and revising of course material.Completing of assignments and assessments.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular problem solving assignments!!! In order to pass the module, students must pass the examination. !!!
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | . | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 85.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 02/02/2015
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