- Course Code
- MA 1004
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr J Grbic
Pre-requisites
S or GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics. This course is not open to students with the equivalent of a Higher in Mathematics at grade B or above.
Overview
This is a basic course aimed primarily at helping students achieve greater accuracy, speed and confidence in mathematics. It is suitable both for those who may need mathematics in future study and for students who want to improve their abilities without any intention of studying the subject beyond first year. The course is taught using the interactive computer software CALMAT, enabling students to work in their own way and time but with immediate feedback. Support from staff is available on a daily basis. There is a requirement to attend a single weekly test for continuous assessment. The topics covered include basic arithmetic and algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations, logarithms and the interpretation of graphs. As a final topic, students choose either an introduction to the calculus or an introduction to the language of probability and statistics.
Structure
12 week course - one class meeting and three supervised computer classes per week.
Assessment
100% in-course assessment for students who perform sufficiently well in weekly computerised tests. Any student who fails to attain a pass by in-course assessment or who wishes to upgrade CAS mark obtained, can take the end of course computerised examination or its resits.