Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module MATH2101: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS II
Department: Mathematical Sciences
MATH2101: TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS II
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | CFG0 |
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| Tied to | G100 |
| Tied to | G103 |
| Tied to | G104 |
| Tied to | G105 |
Prerequisites
- Core A Mathematics (MATH1012)
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To study two separate topics in mathematics at least one of which will demonstrate how mathematics can be applied to real world situations.
Content
- The topics taught may vary from year to year.
- One topic will be covered in the Michaelmas term and the other in the Epiphany term.
- In any given year the syllabuses for the respective topics will be made available via departmental literature in a timely fashion.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will: be able to solve a range of predictable and unpredictable problems in the given topics.
- Have an awareness of the abstract concepts of theoretical mathematics in the field of the given topics.
- Have a knowledge and understanding of the major theories of these subjects demonstrated through one or more of the following topic areas: Codes: linear, block, Hamming, Reed-Solomon, Application to writing of CDs; Actuarial mathematics: Compound interest, life assurance, future lifetime, life annuities, net premiums.
Subject-specific Skills:
- In addition students will have the ability to undertake and defend the use of alternative mathematical skills in the following areas with minimal guidance: Modelling.
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecturing demonstrates what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples.
- Weekly homework problems provide formative assessment to guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills.
- Tutorials provide active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
- The end-of-year examination assesses the knowledge acquired and the ability to solve predictable and unpredictable problems.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 38 | 2 per week | 1 Hour | 38 | |
| Tutorials | 10 | Fortnightly for 20 weeks | 1 Hour | 10 | ■ |
| Problems Classes | 10 | Frtnightly for 20 weeks | 1 Hour | 10 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 142 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| end of year examination | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Weekly written assignments; no collection.
■ 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