Module Title:Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Tutorials Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the module are: (1) to equip students with the necessary mathematical skills to participate fully on the programme; (2) to extend students’ mathematical knowledge in preparation for further studies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Use algebraic methods to solve and manipulate equations including using calculus to locate minimum and maximum values of algebraic functions.
LO2 Plot and interpret linear and non linear functions and extract information from the plots.
LO3 Calculate the area and volume of regular shapes and to use algebra and calculus to determine parameters and to derive units for parameters from expressions.
LO4 Evaluate distances, angles and areas for right angled and non right angled triangles and apply trigonometric relationships to the solution of right angled triangles.
LO5 Produce statistical graphs including histograms and ogives and calculate central tendency, dispersion and quartile values.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Computation (15 hours lectures)
(a) Logs & Indices (b) Transposition of formulae (c) Units, Derived units (d) Area & volume (e) Approximate areas & Volume.
(2) Equations (20 hours lectures)
(a) Graphical representation & solution to lines. (b) Quadratic and cubic equations. (c) Numerical solutions to the quadratic and cubic equation.
(3) Trigonometry (20 hours lectures)
(a) Solution of right angled triangles (b) Unit circle (c) Radian measure (d) Solving triangle with the sin & cosine rules (e) Area of triangles.
(4) Calculus (20 hours lectures)
(a) Differentiation of the more common engineering functions using the log tables (b) Max/Min values (c) Points of inflection.
(5) Statistics (15 hours lectures)
(a) Graphing data (b) Notation (c) Calculation of central tendency & dispersion.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Continuous Assessment 1,2,3,4,5 40.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 5.33
Total Hours 250.00