2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE1481 Foundation Mathematics 1

10 creditsClass Size: 120

Module manager: Dr Daniel Hill
Email: D.J.Hill@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Not normally available to students with A Level Maths Grade C or above

Module replaces

SOEE1480 Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Scientists

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides the fundamentals of mathematics required by a numerate scientific degree programme. It includes similar material to A-level mathematics, but in a very condensed and selective format, only covering the most relevant material.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:- develop an understanding of elementary mathematical theory;

- have experience in obtaining basic mathematical solutions, including unfamiliar problems;

- develop processing and interpretation of visual and written information;

- assimilate material from lectures and implement in mathematical problems;

- develop quantitative ability which will underpin future scientific endeavours;

- develop time management in performing tutorial sheets and assessed coursework.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understanding of equations, their use and manipulation
2. Form mathematical problems from descriptive text
3. Solving numerical formulae
4. Basic understanding of algebra
5. Understand the basics of calculus

Skills learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

SLO1. Problem solving and analytical skills

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	18	1.00	18.00
seminars	9	1.00	9.00
Private study hours			73.00
Total Contact hours			27.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The student’s progress is monitored by weekly tutorial sheets undertaken in tutorial classes led by the module lecturer and a post-graduate tutor. Feedback also comes from one piece of assessed coursework and formative exercises on Minerva.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		15.00

Resit is 100% exam. All LOs are covered by resit.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1)	2 hr 00 mins	85.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		85.00

Resit is 100% exam. All LOs are covered by resit.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 26/09/2024 14:44:00

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