2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1301 Intermediate Mathematics for Environmental and Geophysical Scientists
10 creditsClass Size: 85
Module manager: Dr Alex Rap
Email: a.rap@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
A Level Maths (Grade C or above) or SOEE1485 or equivalent.Note: Students WITH A Level Pure or Further Maths may be required to study, or may be excluded from studying this module depending on units studied and grade, and should consult the Programme and Module Leaders for advice.
Pre-requisites
| SOEE1485 | Mathematics for Earth, Environmental and Geographical Scient |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Review of differentiation and integration
2. Manipulate complex numbers
3. Solve ordinary differential equations, including first and second order
4. Taylor series
5. Introduction to partial derivatives
Skills outcomes
The module places considerable emphasis on:
- recognising and using subject-specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles;
- applying knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems;
- solving numerical problems using computer and non-computer based techniques;
- developing the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (eg working independently, time management and organisation skills).
The module places moderate emphasis on:
- analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically, including prior research;
- preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques and packages;
- using the Internet critically as a means of communication and a source of information;
- identifying and working towards targets for personal, academic and career development.
The module places some emphasis on:
- collecting and integrating several lines of evidence to formulate and test hypotheses;
- receiving and responding to a variety of information sources (eg textual numerical, verbal, graphical);
- developing an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work.
Syllabus
1. Differentiation (including vector differentiation) and integration
2. Complex numbers
3. Ordinary differential equations
4. Taylor series
5. Introduction to partial derivatives
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Practical | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 67.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Assessed exercises: 6 hours- Non-assessed exercises: 46 hours
- Private study and revision: 15 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Example sheets with model solutions are provided at the start of each topic. Students study these as part of the learning process.- Further examples sheets (not assessed) are provided for students to work on independently.
- Assistance with these may be given at practical classes but solutions are only provided after the topic is completed.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | 1 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) | 1 hr 30 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: 01/09/2016
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD