| Unit name | Introductory Foundations of Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AFAC10015 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Ms. Susie Nouhan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Students should hold appropriate qualifications in Mathematics at equivalent of QCA level 2, or demonstrate equivalent ability by taking a diagnostic test during the admissions process for the Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
n/a |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
n/a |
| School/department | Arts Faculty Office |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides a first course in calculus to a level equivalent to QCA level 3. It will prepare students on the Foundation in Arts and Social Sciences for progression into degrees in the Schools of Economics and Finance and Accounting. It is suitable for students who have not taken any mathematics qualifications beyond the equivalent of QCA level 2.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
2 x 2 hr seminars per week
Summative Assessment
2 coursework assignments 20% each (handwritten solutions to questions)
Assessment 1 (20%) [ILOs 1-2, 4]
Assessment 2 (20%) [ILOs 1-4]
Exam (60%) [ILOs 1-4]
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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.
