TOOLS FOR SCIENCE

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr J S Reid and Dr B Scharlau

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

(i) This course is designed for students who have missed or wish to revise essential computing, physics and mathematical skills required for degrees in science. Advisers of Studies will give guidance on whether attendance is recommended/required. This course cannot be taken with CS 1011 or CS 1511.

(ii) Use of a keyboard/mouse/computer monitor is an integral part of this course. For students who have difficulty in using a keyboard and a mouse or from seeing or being in close proximity to a computer monitor, alternative technologies (eg. specialist input/output devices) may be available. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.

Overview

This multi-disciplinary course aims to provide entrants with sufficient core skills in Computing, Mathematics & Statistcs, and Physics to enable them to progress to a degree in Science. It aims to teach how scientists work and what tools they use, in the context of real-world problems.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures equivalent and an average of 2 hours practicals and tutorials per week. In addition, there will be a large e-learning component to this course. Teaching of physics, maths and computing will be interleaved.

Assessment

1st Attempt: One 1.5 hour multiple-choice examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%) comprising Computing Science (10%), Mathematics (10%), Physics (10%), Poster (10%). Physics laboratory will be undertaken in small teams. The same teams will undertake the poster presentation.

Resit: One 1.5 hour multiple-choice examination (60%) and in-course assessment carried forward from first attempt (40%).