As well as traditional lectures students will undertake in-class exercises on material presented in class. Small group tutorials will encourage further problem solving and dicussion.
Module Aim:
To provide students with some mathematical techniques appropriate for computer systems management.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Apply the basic concepts of number theory
LO2
solve various types of probability problems using the theory of probability distributions;
LO3
Explain and apply some numerical Analysis techniques
LO4
demonstrate an understanding of calculations underlying various financial arrangements;
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.
1st year Mathematics
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Number Theory
Elementary number theory, Euclidean algorithm, Linear congruences, basic cryptography
Numerical Methods
Newton's method, line and curve fitting, forecasting, programming techniques
Further Probability and Statistics
review of basic probability, basic statistics, probability distributions, normal ,binomial and Poisson distributions.
Financial Mathematics
geometric series, compound Interest, savings and investments, loans and mortgages, discounting, annuity, investment appraisal.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
CA marks will be based on the results of three 1 hour written tests during the term.
1,2,3,4
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
The terminal examination will include questions on all aspects of the course
1,2,3,4
70.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment