Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2011-2012 (archived)
Module MATH1561: SINGLE MATHEMATICS A
Department: Mathematical Sciences
MATH1561:
SINGLE MATHEMATICS A
Type |
Open |
Level |
1 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
Available in 2011/12 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
Prerequisites
- Normally, A level Mathematics at grade C or better, or
equivalent.
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Core Mathematics A (MATH1012), Mathematics for Engineers
and Scientists (MATH1551) and Foundation Mathematics (MATH1641) may not
be taken with or after this module.
Aims
- This module has been designed to supply mathematics relevant to
students of the physical sciences.
Content
- Basic functions and elementary calculus: including
standard functions and their inverses, the Binomial Theorem, basic
methods for differentiation and integration.
- Complex numbers: including addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, complex conjugate, modulus, argument, Argand
diagram, de Moivre's theorem, circular and hyperbolic
functions.
- Single variable calculus: including discussion of real
numbers, rationals and irrationals, limits, continuity,
differentiability, mean value theorem, L'Hopital's rule, theory of
integration, Taylor's theorem.
- Matrices and determinants: including determinants, rules
for manipulation, cofactors, transpose, adjoint and inverse matrices,
Cramer's rule, Gaussian elimination, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
symmetric matrices.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the module students will: be able to solve a
range of predictable or less predictable problems in
Mathematics.
- have an awareness of the basic concepts of theoretical
mathematics in these areas.
- have a broad knowledge and basic understanding of these
subjects demonstrated through one or more of the following topic
areas: Elementary algebra.
- Calculus.
- Complex numbers.
- Taylor's Theorem.
- Linear equations and matrices.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures demonstrate what is required to be learned and the
application of the theory to practical examples.
- Initial diagnostic testing fills in gaps related to the wide
variety of syllabuses available at Mathematics A-level.
- Tutorials provide the practice and support in applying the
methods to relevant situations as well as active engagement and feedback
to the learning process.
- Summative weekly coursework provides an incentive for students
to consolidate the learning of material as the module progresses (there
are no higher level modules in the department of Mathematical Sciences
which build on this module). It serves as a guide in the correct
development of students' knowledge and skills, as well as an aid in
developing their awareness of standards required.
- The end-of-year written examination provides a substantial
complementary assessment of the achievement of the student.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
Lectures |
60 |
3 per week |
1 Hour |
60 |
|
Tutorials |
20 |
Weekly |
1 Hour |
20 |
■ |
Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
120 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Summative Assessment
Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 90% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
Written examination |
3 hours |
100% |
Yes |
Component: Coursework |
Component Weighting: 10% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
One written assignment each teaching week |
|
100% |
Completing the May/June exam paper over the
summer, to be returned by the beginning of the resit exam
period |
45 minute collection paper in the first week of
Epiphany term.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University