A mixture of traditional lectures, problem solving tutorials and laboratory work
Module Aim:
To provide the student with a competence and understanding of the fundamental mathematics required to function in the field of Interactive Digital Media Design.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
identify common functions from their graphs;
LO2
organise, present and statistically analyse data;
LO3
perform appropriate numerical techniques to model patterns identified in large data sets;
LO4
write computer programmes to further explore the concepts of this syllabus.
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
Functions and Graphs
Cartesian product of sets, relations, functions, graphs of common functions, transformations, composition and inverse of functions.
Data Presentation and Statistics
Frequency distributions, histograms, frequency curves, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution.
Numerical Techniques
Scattergraphs, root mean-square error, the normal equations, linear and non-linear fitting, forecasting.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
30 minute multiple choice class test
1
10.00
Week 6
Examination
30 minute multiple choice class test
2,3
10.00
Week 12
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
students given tasks which involve implementing in computer code the concepts and skills encountered
1,2,3,4
30.00
Every Week
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Closed book examination based on all learning outcomes
1,2,3
50.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment