Module FOUD02A8: Mathematics 1

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD02A8: Mathematics 1

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Mathematics 2, Mathematics 3

Aims

• To introduce a range of foundation mathematics skills in operating with numbers and algebra applied in a range of science and social science degree progression routes.
• To introduce statistical methods to represent, analyse, and interpret statistical data.
• To introduce skills to solve mathematical problems in real life contexts.
• To introduce logical thinking by description, analysis, deduction and evaluation of real life data.
• To introduce the ability to communicate work successfully
• To encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative studentship
• Skills and other attributes This module also supports the overall programme aims to enable students to have: 
• acquired the ability to work confidently with a range of academic materials and sources (as appropriate to progression subject area); 
• acquired a level of self-efficacy in relation to workload management, basic academic autonomy and a learner identity as an effective university student; 
• acquired the ability to engage confidently and with clarity in academic oral argument and respond appropriately to contributions made by fellow students.  

Content

• Numerical and introduction of algebraic operations and problem solving.
• Statistics and applications.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the programme students will have:
• 1. Knowledge of a range of mathematics concepts within the level
• 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant methods for calculations and solving equations
• 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of mathematics concepts within the level
• 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant methods for calculations and solving equations
• 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate logical thinking
• 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
• 3. Demonstrate the use of appropriate mathematical techniques for problem solving

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• This module will be delivered using a combination of lectures and seminars/tutorials on a weekly basis. Students will be taught concepts and then challenged to apply them in a variety of contextual tasks that are designed to lead to achieving the module outcomes. The summative assessment comprises three components; Class tests; an Open book statistic report and a Test, which will allow students to demonstrate their acquisition of subject-specific knowledge and skills as well as key skills. A range of formative tasks are provided to support students prior to the summative assessments.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

A range of formative tasks are used on a weekly basis to enable the demonstration of working towards module outcomes and building competency towards each respective summative assessment method.

■ 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