Introductory Maths (for preliminary veterinary students)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| VETSF007 | Veterinary Medicine and Science | 0 | 15 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- VETSF007
- School
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module considers:
- Decimal places, rounding and significant figures
- Fractions and ratios
- Averages and percentages
- Powers, indices and scientific notation
- SI units
- Logarithms
- Solving mathematical formulae
- Graphing
- Linear functions
- Rates
Target Students
Restricted to students registered for the BVMedSci Preliminary Year programme only.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study
Assessment
- 100% Inclass Exam 1 (Written) (1-hour-30-minute): End of module Short Answer Exam
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module considers:The aims of the module are to provide students with:Core arithmetic, algebra and graphing skills that provide an essential foundation for further scientific studyLearning Outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
The basic rules of arithmetic
Common mathematical skills and notation
The concept of rate
The symbols, SI units and derivation of commonly used scientific dimensions
Logarithms and their application
Drug calculations
b. Intellectual skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Apply, work with and manipulate fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
Interpret and manipulate indices and powers
Express numbers using scientific notation
Rearrange, rewrite and make substitutions within mathematical formulae and expressions
Construct and interpret line graphs from raw data
c. Professional and practical skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
The ability to use core arithmetic, algebra and graphing skills
d. Transferable (Key) Skills:
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
Develop learning and study techniques which promote life-long learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning.
Demonstrate competence in a range of IT skills.
Learn to search for, select and use information to solve problems and make decisions.