Mathematics for Scientists

Module overview

This module is designed to provide students with the mathematics knowledge and skills required for a successful transition to degree-level study in disciplines related to the chemical and biological sciences. The material covered is at a level corresponding to pre-university qualifications such as AS level in the UK.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Interpret data and a variety of graphs and communicate information mathematically.
Apply mathematical processes, skills and knowledge to some real scientific situations and to solve simple problems;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Apply mathematical methods to solve simple problems.
Manage your own learning;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Recall, select and use knowledge of mathematical techniques appropriate to the study of the sciences;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematical processes.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include: • lectures, to include worked examples and question/answer sessions; • activities guided through work packs; • discussion and workshops. Learning activities include: • Lectures and group taught sessions; • individual work on examples, supported by tutor input, discussion and workshop sessions; • work pack activities and additional worksheets; • open book assessments to support learning in this module; • private study and use of recommended text books; • resources hosted on the Virtual Learning Environment. Study Time allocation: • Contact Hours: 60 • Private Study hours: 90 • Total study time: 150 hours

Study time
Type	Hours
Revision	9
Preparation for scheduled sessions	9
Lecture	68
Supervised time in studio/workshop	48
Follow-up work	7
Wider reading or practice	9
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Foundation Maths. Core Texts: Foundation Maths by Anthony Croft and Robert Davison (6th edition) ISBN 1292095172 Background Texts: Any GCSE text book offering Higher level work will be beneficial for some of the more basic aspects of the course. Selected chapters from any AS level standard text book will provide useful practice and revision. Mathematics Web sites – recommended resources listed on the VLE

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Written assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External