Foundation Algebra for Physical Sciences & Engineering
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN036 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- CELEN036
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
Target Students
Students registered on all Computer Science & Engineering Programmes, including Architectural Environment Engineering, at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 30% mid-term (1-hour): Mid Semester Exam (Short Answer Questions-Test) ) 45 minutes
- 70% final exam (1-hour-30-minute): Final written exam - 1.5 hours
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with the confidence, mathematical knowledge and fluency in algebraic techniques core to quantifying and analysing basic problems in engineering or science. To develop algebraic mathematical techniques and their application to problem solving.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:
A) Knowledge and understanding
• manipulate standard algebraic expressions and perform polynomial factorisations;
• use approximation and iterative methods to obtain numerical values for obtaining roots of algebraic equations;
• use matrix methods to analyse and solve simultaneous linear equations of low order;
• use and manipulate complex numbers;
• manipulate simple rational functions and calculate partial fractions;
• use sequences and series and calculation of sums of arithmetic and geometric progressions.
B) Intellectual skills
• reason logically and work analytically;
• perform with high levels of accuracy;
• manipulate mathematical formulae and algebraic equations;
• apply fundamental mathematical concepts to problems of a routine nature in engineering or science.
C) Professional practical skills
• construct and present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity.
D) Transferable (key) skills
• communicate mathematical arguments using standard terminology;
• use of e-learning and self-study skills