BSc Mathematics and Statistics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

1. Articulate the main methods of mathematical and statistical investigation.

2. State some techniques to solve mathematical problems.

3. Understand the foundations of probability theory.

4. Understand the differences in principles between the frequentist and Bayesian methods for conducting data analyses.

5. Manipulate simple mathematical models to generate results.

6. Construct simple mathematical argument.

7. Appreciate the importance of formal mathematical definitions.

8. Recognise and manipulate common mathematical symbols.

9. Recognise different, valid justifications of the same mathematical fact

10. State some mathematical facts core to the discipline.

Skills Learning Outcomes
11. Write in coherent mathematical sentences.

12. Show acquaintance with some mathematical and statistical software or programming languages.

13. Use statistical software to manipulate and describe data and to fit and interpret simple statistical models.

14. Communicate statistical findings accurately.

15. Appreciate that ethical issues exist in the study and practice of mathematics and statistics. Appreciate the importance of academic integrity.

16. Appreciate their own strengths and weaknesses.

17. Use appropriate sources to aid learning.

Assessment

The majority of modules will be assessed through a combination of in-person exams and coursework assignments. The form of the coursework will vary from module to module but typically would involve solving sets of problems which may or may not require the use of computer packages or computer programming. Project based modules will be assessed through written submissions and presentations.