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FOUD02B8: Mathematics 2

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Type	Open
Level	0
Credits	30
Availability	Not available in 2023/24
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Foundation Year (Durham)

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

Mathematics 1, Mathematics 3

Aims

To introduce a range of mathematics skills in operating with numbers and algebra applied in a range of science and social science degree progression routes.
To introduce statistical methods to represent, analyse, and interpret statistical data.
To introduce skills to solve mathematical problems in real life contexts.
To introduce logical thinking by description, analysis, deduction and evaluation of real life data.
To introduce the ability to communicate work successfully
To encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative studentship
Skills and other attributes
This module also supports the overall programme aims to enable students to have:
acquired the ability to work confidently with a range of academic materials and sources (as appropriate to progression subject area);
acquired a level of self-efficacy in relation to workload management, basic academic autonomy and a learner identity as an effective university student;
acquired the ability to engage confidently and with clarity in academic oral argument and respond appropriately to contributions made by fellow students.

Content

Numerical and algebraic operations and problem solving.
Statistics and applications.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

By the end of the programme students will have:
1. Knowledge of a range of mathematics concepts within the level
2. Knowledge of a range of relevant methods for calculations and solving equations
3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary

Subject-specific Skills:

By the end of the programme students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of mathematics concepts within the level
2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant methods for calculations and solving equations
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary

Key Skills:

By the end of the programme students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate logical thinking
2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
3. Demonstrate the use of appropriate mathematical techniques for problem solving

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

This module will be delivered using a combination of lectures and seminars/tutorials on a weekly basis. Students will be taught concepts and then challenged to apply them in a variety of contextual tasks that are designed to lead to achieving the module outcomes. The summative assessment comprises a Portfolio; an Open book statistic Report and a Test which will allow students to demonstrate their acquisition of subject-specific knowledge and skills as well as key skills. A range of formative tasks are provided to support students prior to the summative assessments.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lecture and Tutorial		20	Per week: 2 x 2 hour Lecture	80
Preparation, Reading, Orientation Task				220

Summative Assessment

Component: Progress tests		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Portfolio		100	Yes

Component: An Open book statistic report		Component Weighting: 30%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
An Open Book Statistic Report	2000 - 3000 words	100	Yes

Component: Final Test		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Final Test	3 hours	100	Yes

Formative Assessment

A range of formative tasks are used on a weekly basis to enable the demonstration of working towards module outcomes and building competency towards each respective summative assessment method.

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