| Unit name | Further Foundation Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATH10007 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Chenchiah |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
Introductory Foundation Mathematics, or the International Foundation Programme diagnostic test |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
The unit develops integral calculus, differential equations, vectors and matrices roughly from GCSE to A
level standard, bearing in mind the needs of students of the sciences.
Aims: To develop integral calculus, differential equations, vectors and matrices as useful tools.
Relation to Other Units: This unit follows on from Introductory Foundation
Mathematics.
At the end of the unit students should be able to:
• Apply techniques of integration
• work with functions of two or more variables
• manipulate and use complex numbers, vectors and matrices
Lectures, small group classes, problem sheets.
2.5 hour written exam
Many textbooks cover the material taught in this unit, for example:
• Understanding Pure Mathematics, A.J. Sadler and D.W.S. Thorning (Oxford University Press
1995)
Also helpful are:
• Help yourself to algebra, Hugh Neill (Longman 1996)
• Mind the Gap, bridging the gap between GCSE and AS Maths, Roger Cahalin, Alessandra
Desbottes & Suzanne Doyle (Coordination Group Publications 2002)
