Advanced Foundation Maths 1
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN083 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- CELEN083
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
Target Students
Preliminary Year students registered on Maths major at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Mid-Semester Exam (1-hour): 3 in-class tests of 10% weighting each
- 30% Mid-Semester Exam (1-hour): 3 in-class tests of 10% weighting each
- 70% final exam (1-hour-30-minute): Written exam of 1.5 hour at the end of Autumn semester
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To increase student’s confidence and competence by imparting enhanced mathematical, software-based knowledge and thereby developing their logical reasoning and critical thinking skills in problem solving.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:
A Knowledge and understanding
- Consolidate prior knowledge and understanding of concepts in Algebra.
- Acquire good understanding of comprehensive mathematics.
- Develop visual, numerical, and algebraic representations of mathematical concepts.
- Increase penchant for the subject of mathematics by acquiring knowledge about the fascinating side of mathematics.
B Intellectual skills
- Develop sound understanding of logic-based mathematical reasoning.
- Perform with high levels of accuracy.
- Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to problems in physical sciences.
- Creative thinking and ability to work independently as well as in groups.
C Professional practical skills
- Construct and present mathematical arguments with accuracy and clarity.
D Transferable (key) skills
- Organising, structuring and writing mathematical proofs and solutions.
- Use of e-learning and self-study skills.
Conveners
- Dr Abdulrauf Shaikh
Last updated 09/01/2025.