IE0255 Foundation Mathematics

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

5

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 6

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on IE International Foundation Programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr I Vorgul

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Irena Vorgul

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module aims to introduce students to basic mathematical techniques and methods that they require for further study of mathematics and other subjects, with an emphasis on differential and integral calculus.

Assessment pattern

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 6 weeks) ; 1 tutorial (x 6 weeks). 1.5 hours of scheduled revision week session

Scheduled learning hours

19

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

30

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • - Demonstrate and/or work with an overall appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes applied mathematics (SCQF 6.1).
  • - Demonstrate knowledge that is embedded in the main theories, concepts and principles of the subject/discipline/sector (SCQF 6.1).
  • - Apply knowledge in practical contexts in using some of the basic and routine professional skills, techniques, practices and/or materials associated with mathematics. (SCQF 7.2).
  • - Use a range of approaches to address defined and/or routine problems and issues within familiar contexts in mathematics. (SCQF 7.3).