2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE1050 Foundation Mathematics

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr M Dowker
Email: m.d.dowker@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Admission to an undergraduate programme in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering.

This module is mutually exclusive with

CAPE1080	Foundation Chemistry
CAPE1090	Foundation Physics
CAPE1700	Topics in Nanotechnology

Module replaces

This is an update to CAPE1050

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides the foundational mathematics consistent with A-level standard to ensure the basic skills are met to pursue an engineering discipline at degree level.

Objectives

To apply mathematical methods such as algebra, linear and quadratic equations, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, differential calculus and definite and indefinite integration to solve basic mathematical problems.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Have a knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary for the analysis of, and to support applications of, key engineering principles and processes.


Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:

a. Technical skills
b. Problem solving & analytical skills

Syllabus

Basic algebra, transposing formulae, straight Lines, quadratics, trigonometry, trigonometric functions, scalene triangles, exponential functions, logarithmic function, gradient of curves, first and second derivatives, product, quotient, and chain rules, indefinite integration, definite integrals.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

1 x Exam

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			78.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Opportunities for formative feedback include in-class discussions, polling/quizzes during lectures and tutorial problems.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/08/2024

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