Module Title:Applied Mathematics
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Tutorials & Project work Demonstrations Hands on application Private study Blackboard
Module Aim: The aims of this Module are : (1) To extend further the applied mathematical ability of learners (2) To apply their skills to calculating area, interpreting graphs and charts
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 use a scientific calculator efficiently
LO2 manipulate algebraic formulae
LO3 apply mathematical relationships to the solution of right-angled and non-right-angled triangles and to calculate the areas of triangles
LO4 perform calculations involving percentages, ratios and scales
LO5 solve linear and quadratic functions by mathematical and graphical means
LO6 plot standard statistical graphs and calculate central tendency and dispersion for a set of statistics
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Computation (20 hours)
(a) Basic Calculator functions and Basic Mathematical Rules (b) Accuracy and Precision (c) Indices and Powers (d) Transposition of Formulae (e) Perimeter, Area & Volume of Regular and Irregular Shapes (f) Basic Algebra (g) Simple & Compound Interest (h) Principal and Amount
Equations (15 hours)
(a) Solution to Linear equations by Mathematical and Graphical means (b) Solution to Quadratic equations by Mathematical and Graphical means
Trigonometry (15 hours)
(a) Solution of Right Angled and Non-Right Angled Triangles (b) Unit Circle (c) Sine, Cosine and Pythagoras Rules for the Solution of Triangles (d) Areas of Triangles
Statistics (10 hours)
(a) Statistical Graphs (Bar Chart, Pie-Chart, Ogive, Histogram) (b) Calculation of Central Tendency and Dispersion (Mean, Mode and Median)
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination 4 - 6 Classroom Assessments 1,2,3,4,5,6 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 1,2,3,4,5,6 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 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Total Hours 150.00