| Unit name | Mathematics 1A20 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MATH11004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tourigny |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
A-level Mathematics at grade C or above |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Mathematics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Lecturers: Yves Tourigny and Maria Banks
Unit Aims
To consolidate, develop and extend the skills in single variable calculus introduced at A level.
Unit Description
This unit is designed for students with a good grasp of A level mathematics who want a 20 credit-point unit on mathematical techniques.
The unit begins with some basic ideas revising and extending school-level calculus, and then goes on to a thorough treatment of the calculus from the point of view of scientific applications. The subject is developed as far as differential equations and Fourier series. The mathematics is treated with enough logical precision to enable correct calculations and correct deductions to be made.
After taking this unit, students should have a thorough grasp of one-variable calculus and complex numbers, including simple differential equations and Fourier Series.
Transferable Skills:
Mathematical techniques for application in the physical sciences.
The unit will be taught through a combination of
End-of-unit timed open-book examination (100%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
