Mathematical Software
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN085 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- CELEN085
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module is supplementary to Advanced Foundation Maths-2 module and provides software-based learning approach to some of the topics covered in that module. The aim is to make learning of mathematics more fascinating, imaginative and experimental.
The module consists of mathematical software which are widely useful in dealing with a variety of problems in mathematics. The four software in study are:
1) MATLAB (matrix laboratory) is an industry leading software, a high-performance language for technical computing primarily used in numerical computing. It is also useful for plotting of graphical data and basic programming structures.
2) GeoGebra is an interactive math. software for sketching graphs of functions.
3) Latex is a high-quality mathematical typesetting software.
Target Students
Preliminary Year students registered on Maths major at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour computing each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 25% inclass tests: 5 biweekly quizzes/in-session tests
- 25% group project: Group project based on uses of mathematical software (Maple, GeoGebra and Latex) (to be submitted at the end of week 7).
- 50% Exam1 (2-hour): Practical exam based on Matlab programming and mathematical software to be conducted during sem-2 exam period.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To augment student’s understanding of fundamental concepts in mathematics with the aid of powerful mathematical software. This will in turn facilitate students develop their critical thinking skills and in their interpretation of mathematical problem and its solution.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module successfully should be able to:
A Knowledge and understanding
- Acquire good understanding of comprehensive mathematics.
- Develop visual, numerical, and algebraic representations of mathematical concepts.
- Increase liking for the subject of mathematics.
B Intellectual skills
- Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to real-world problems.
- Creative thinking and ability to work independently as well as in groups.
C Professional practical skills
- Present solutions to mathematical problems using Latex and Matlab software.
- Construct and present solutions to mathematical problems with clarity.
- Develop broad employability skills for future.
D Transferable (key) skills
- Creativity / Innovative thinking, communicate mathematical arguments using Matlab and Latex software.
- Organising, structuring and writing a mathematical report.
Use of e-learning and self-study skills.
Conveners
- Dr Pragnesh Gajjar