Mathematics and Statistics

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply mathematical concepts to practical problems.
• Work logically through mathematical problems.

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of mathematics and statistics detailed in Section 13

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• mathematical and statistical skills to study as an undergraduate in the Southampton Business School.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Present your work with academic rigour.
• Work in an ordered and structured manner.

This module provides you with a foundation in mathematics and statistics which will allow you a smooth transition to an undergraduate module containing quantitative material.

The subjects covered in mathematics are: numbers, fractions, percentages, ratios, algebra, indices, equations, sequences and series, functions, graph of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, elementary logic. The subjects covered in statistics are: tables and charts, introduction to statistics and probability.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:-

• lectures
• classes

Learning activities include:-

• individual study
• group and pair work

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Croft, A. and R. Davison (2010). Foundation Maths. Harlow: Pearson.

Assessment strategy

Assessments designed to provide informal, on-module feedback

1. Weekly homework tasks

Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes:-

Your knowledge and understanding of mathematics and statistics will improve through participation in classes. Fortnightly tests will insure a regular work pattern and allow you to monitor your progress. The final exam will then evaluate your progress through the module.

Summative

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

Referral

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

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal