Module Title: | Mathematics and Computer Applications 1 |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be delivered using a mixture of lectures and tutorials.
The Institute Managed Learning Environment will be used to interactively communicate with students e.g. tutorial sheets, on-line tests, discussion forums, reference information.
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Module Aim: |
To give the students the knowledge, competencies and skills necessary to support the mathematical procedures encountered in the other modules of this programme. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Apply fundamental algebra theory to solve different types of problems, equations and formulae. |
LO2 |
Produce and interpret graphs; analyse various mathematical functions. |
LO3 |
Practice trigonometric functions and graphs and employ trigonometric ratios in various engineering contexts |
LO4 |
Express and solve mathematical problems using a numerical computation environment |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Basic Algebra
• Apply rules of precedence in calculation
• Use calculator
• Apply rules of indices
• Convert units and use prefixes
• Add, subtract, multiply fractions and algebraic expressions
• Factorise algebraic expressions
• Solve simple equations, simultaneous and quadratic equations
• Transpose formulae
• Use log laws and solve log and exponential equations
• Form Partial Fractions
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Graphs and Functions
• Plot and note properties of straight line, quadratic, log, exponential and sinusoidal graphs
• Prove laws using linear graphs
• Use and apply graphs in engineering applications.
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Trigonometry and Waveforms
• Solve right-angled triangles using Pythagoras’ theorem, trigonometric ratios, inverse trigonometric functions
• Use the sine and cosine rules in the solution of non-right angled triangles
• Use degree and radian measure
• Sketch graphs of waves including amplitude, period, frequency, phase angle
• Waves in electrical/electronic applications
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Numerical Computation
Express and solve mathematical and engineering problems in a computational environment. Plot and analyse graphs.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Examination |
A range of continuous assessments will be carried out throughout the term |
1,2,3 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A range of laboratory exercises and assessments will be carried out throughout the term |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
A final exam will be carried out at the end of term |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
End-of-Semester |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Examination |
A range of continuous assessments will be carried out throughout the term |
1,2,3 |
20.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A range of laboratory exercises and assessments will be carried out throughout the term |
1,2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
A final exam will be carried out at the end of term |
1,2,3 |
40.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Laboratory |
Every Week |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
9.00 |
Module Delivered In
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