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
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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
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
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 Assessment
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment