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HG0FCA Foundation Calculus
(Last Updated:06 June 2013)

Year  11/12

Total Credits: 20

Level: Level 0

Target Students:  Students on Y120 or H100

Taught Semesters:

SemesterAssessment
Full Year Assessed in both Autumn and Spring Semesters 

Prerequisites: Grade B GCSE mathematics or equivalent.

Corequisites:  

MnemTitle
HG0FAM Foundation Algebra and Mathematical Techniques 

Summary of Content:  This module provides a basic course in differential and integral calculus. Initially key elements of definition, manipulation and graphical representation of functions are introduced prior to establishing calculus techniques used in the analysis of problems in engineering and physical sciences. Application to solving real life problems is developed. The module will cover:

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    Method and Frequency of Class:

    ActivityNumber Of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
    Workshop 22 weeks1 per week3 hours
    Tutorial 22 weeks1 per week1 hour

    Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester

    Further Activity Details:
    Each week a three hour session will be used flexibly between lecture activities, example and supervised tutorial sessions. Workshop activities will involve problem solving exercises and assessment activities. Use will be made of e-learning courseware, computer assisted assessment and software packages to be completed by each student through self-directed study.

    Method of Assessment: 

    Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
    Exam 1 15 1 hour written exam, Autumn 
    Assignment 15 Assignments (in-class or take home) 
    Exam 2 60 2.5 hours written exam, Spring 
    Inclass Exam 1 (Written) 10 In-class test (OMR) 

    Convenor: 
    Mr F Hobbs

    Education Aims:  To provide students with the confidence, mathematical knowledge and fluency in mathematical techniques to help solve basic problems, in engineering or science, that requires the use of differential or integral calculus.

    Learning Outcomes:  

    A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:

    Knowledge and understanding
    manipulate graphical representation of standard and more general functions;
    differentiate standard functions and more complicated functions;
    find and classify local stationary points;
    use Maclaurin series to represent simple functions;
    integrate standard functions;
    use standard analytical integration techniques;
    apply calculus to modelling basic physical problems;
    use approximation to find roots of algebraic or trigonometric equations.

    Intellectual skills
    reason logically and work analytically;
    perform with high levels of accuracy;
    manipulate mathematical formulae, algebraic equations and standard functions;
    apply fundamental mathematical concepts to problems of a routine nature in engineering or science.

    Professional skills
    construct and present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity;
    apply basic solution techniques learned to mathematical problems arising in the study of engineering or science.

    Transferable skills
    communicate mathematical arguments using standard terminology;
    express ideas and methods of solution in the analysis of mathematical problems appropriately and effectively;
    use an integrated software package to enhance learning and practice problem solving skills.

    Offering School:  Mathematical Sciences

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